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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

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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.  

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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

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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

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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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Flu vaccinations should be free for childcare professionals

Flu vaccinations should be free for childcare professionals The annual flu vaccination programme should be extended to allow free vaccinations for childcare professionals, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Mary Seery Kearney said that due to the nature of their role, childcare professionals may be more at risk of getting the illness and should

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