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‘It’s time to put this right’ – Kilkenny TD urges all parties to ‘end the historic injustice’ and support Birth Cert Bill

By Kilkenny Now 10th March 2021 0

A Kilkenny TD is calling cross party support for her Birth Certificate Bill which she says end the “historic injustice” for adopted people in this country. Deputy Kathleen Funchion, who is Sinn Féin spokesperson for childrne, has urged all TDs to ensure all adopted people over the age of 18 have a legal right to […]

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Kilkenny TD calls for probe into illegal adoptions in wake of shocking revelations

By Kilkenny Now 4th March 2021 0

A Kilkenny TD is calling for Ireland’s historic adoption system to be fully investigated following shocking revelations in an RTÉ Investigates expose aired last night. Sinn Fein children’s spokesperson Kathleen Funchion called for an independent investigation into the system of forced and illegal adoptions in the wake of disturbing revelations that emerged in the

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REVEALED: Number of days Kilkenny TDs missed a vote while present in Dáil

By Kilkenny Now 31st October 2019 0

Kilkenny TDs did not cast a vote in the Dáil chamber for a combined 107 days over the last three years, despite their presence being recorded in Leinster House at the time. The analysis of Dáil voting was compiled by RTÉ Investigates. It reveals the total number of days each TD was marked present in […]

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‘Wholly inadequate and shocking’ – Kilkenny TD’s response to Minister’s reaction over creche scandal

By Kilkenny Now 1st August 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY A KILKENNY TD and parent has criticised Tusla’s appearance at an Oireachtas Committee discussing the safety of Children in the early years sector. Sinn Féin spokesperson for Children and Youth Affairs Kathleen Funchion TD said the child protection agency’s response to revelations uncovered in an RTÉ Investigates programme is “wholly inadequate and […]

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New regulations could see Tusla given the power to immediately shut childcare facilities

By Kilkenny Now 30th July 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY CHILDCARE and early learning care services in Kilkenny may be shut down immediately if found to be in breach of license or critical concerns are raised about the centre. The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone is looking to implement necessary changes in childcare services, in response to the shocking […]

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‘Extremely angry and upset’ – Kilkenny TD calls for investigation into ‘distressing’ creche programme

By Kilkenny Now 25th July 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY A KILKENNY TD has called on the Children’s Minister to act immediately on issues exposed in an RTÉ investigates programme on childcare provision. Kathleen Funchion TD, Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs, said: “As a parent, I am extremely angry and upset.” The RTÉ Investigates programme ‘Crèches, Behind Closed Doors’ […]

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Leading Kilkenny company withdraws sponsorship of greyhound racing

By Kilkenny Now 5th July 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY CONNOLLY’S Red Mills has announced it is to pull its sponsorship of greyhound racing. It follows an RTÉ investigation that revealed shocking and cruel treatment of dogs by some individuals involved in the sport. The Kilkenny based manufacturer of animal feed products said as animal lovers, they could not “condone the practices […]

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Setback for Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium as FBD Insurance pulls sponsorship

By Kilkenny Now 3rd July 2019 Post a comment

By COLIN BARTLEY FBD Insurance has confirmed it is ending sponsorship arrangements with Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium. The blow comes in the wake of last week’s RTÉ Investigates programme on the greyhound industry, which revealed up to 6,000 dogs that don’t meet racing expectations are killed each year. Reports say the deal between FBD Insurance and […]