Public Meeting on Tacking Child Poverty
Public Meeting on Tacking Child Poverty
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Cuts to childcare costs to benefit over 150,000 children in Ireland
Cuts to childcare costs to benefit over 150,000 children in Ireland Families across the country are set to benefit from reductions to full time and early learning childcare service costs, a Fine Gael Senator has said. From September 1st 2024, all families accessing registered early learning and childcare will receive a minimum hourly universal National
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New Assisted Human Reproduction law finally secures children born via surrogacy’s lifelong relationship with parents
New Assisted Human Reproduction law finally secures children born via surrogacy’s lifelong relationship with parents The passing into law of the Assisted Human Reproduction Bill today gives certainty for families who have waited a long time for legal recognition of their parent child relationships, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Mary Seery-Kearney has
Expected passing of Assisted Human Reproduction Bill in the Dáil is a welcome relief for families
Expected passing of Assisted Human Reproduction Bill in the Dáil is a welcome relief for families The passing of the Assisted Human Reproduction (AHR) Bill in the Dáil today is a very welcome relief to the families waiting to apply for lifelong recognition of their parent child relationships, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Community sporting facilities can play important role in preventing drug use
Community sporting facilities can play important role in preventing drug use Support for sports and community infrastructure must be taken seriously as an essential part of the preventative support measures against drug use, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Mary Seery Kearney said: “The agreement by Cabinet to establish a special purpose joint Oireachtas
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Smartphone guideline uptake within schools vital for young minds in the digital age
Smartphone guideline uptake within schools vital for young minds in the digital age Schools and parents must commit to limiting use of smartphones in classrooms to protect and safeguard children, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Mary Seery Kearney, Seanad Spokesperson on Children, Disability, Equality, Integration and Privacy Rights said: “Government recently provided resources
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Amendments to surrogacy legislation must give protections and peace of mind to both parents
Amendments to surrogacy legislation must give protections and peace of mind to both parents Amendments to surrogacy legislation which is due to be published shortly must give legal recognition to parents of babies born through surrogacy, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Seanad Spokesperson on Children, Disability, Equality, Integration & Youth, Mary Seery-Kearney hopes the
Assisted Human Reproduction amendments establish clear guidelines for surrogacy
Assisted Human Reproduction amendments establish clear guidelines for surrogacy The AHR legislation published yesterday provide a definite legal framework for future surrogacies – here in Ireland and abroad, according to a Fine Gael Senator. Senator Mary Seery-Kearney, who is the Seanad Spokesperson on Children, Disability, Equality, Integration and Youth said: “I welcome the amendments which
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Approval of surrogacy legislation will give certainty and legal protection to intended parents and children
Approval of surrogacy legislation will give certainty and legal protection to intended parents and children The approval of amendments to surrogacy legislation will give much needed certainty and legal protection to intended parents and children, according to a Fine Gael Senator. Senator Mary Seery Kearney welcomed news today that the Minister for Health received Cabinet
Public health policy required to protect children on social media
Public health policy required to protect children on social media Consideration must be given to developing a public health policy to ensure children are protected from the perils of social media, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Children, Disability, Equality, Integration & Youth Mary Seery Kearney was speaking ahead
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