A Kilkenny TD has described as “deeply insensitive, inappropriate and appalling” the media leaks from the Mother and Baby Homes report which emerged in the press this weekend, prior to survivors receiving the document. Deputy Kathleen Funchion also called on the Government to root out the source of the leak and take “appropriate action”. The […]
A Kilkenny TD has given a cautious welcome to the Government’s announcement of a new pay deal for people working in the childcare sector. In a statement, Deputy Kathleen Funchion said she is hopeful that new discussions on the pay and conditions in the sector will result in a positive outcome. Last week Children’s Minister […]
A Kilkenny TD has urged the Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman “to respect survivors’ wishes” and ensure the Mother and Baby Homes records are not sealed for 30 years. Deputy Funchion, who is Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on children, said ahead of a Dáil debate today: “The way that this Government has attempted to rush through the