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SPONSORED: KATHLEEN FUNCHION: Sinn Féin’s Alternative Budget proposals put workers and families in Kilkenny first

By Kilkenny Now 10th December 2021 0

In our alternative budget Sinn Fein prioritised the things that ensure workers and families can lead good, prosperous lives and look to the future with confidence and certainty. We know this means the building of social and affordable homes, sorting out the health waiting list crisis and tackling the rising cost of living by delivering […]

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‘Taboo for far too long’ – Kilkenny TD launches new survey on menopause

By Kilkenny Now 8th December 2021 0

A Kilkenny TD has launched a new survey about women’s stories and personal experiences of menopause. Sinn Féin’s Deputy Kathleen Funchion said the survey invites women to raise their voice of how menopause is affecting their lives and to share their personal experience. Deputy Funchion said: “It is clear that women are facing serious challenges in

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Kilkenny councillor quits Labour to join Sinn Féin

By Kilkenny Now 24th November 2021 0

Kilkenny Labour councillor Denis Hynes has quit the party to join Sinn Féin. The Goresbridge man, who who represents the Castlecomer Electoral Area on Kilkenny County Council, stood for Labour in the last General Election. But this morning it was confirmed the well-known trade union official will now represent Sinn Féin. In a statement, Cllr […]

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Mother and Baby Homes redress scheme an ‘affront to survivors’ – Kilkenny TD

By Kilkenny Now 17th November 2021 0

The Government’s Mother and Baby Homes redress scheme is “an affront to survivors”, a Kilkenny TD has said. Deputy Funchion, who is Sinn Féin’s spokesperson for children and head of the Oireachtas Committee on Children, added the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme “in no way makes amends for the gross human rights abuses they […]

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‘At crisis point’ – Kilkenny TD calls for ‘urgent review’ of ambulance service

By Kilkenny Now 16th November 2021 0

A Kilkenny TD has urged her constituency colleagues to back a motion to give greater resources to the country’s ambulance service. Deputy Kathleen Funchion says the Sinn Féin Dáil motion today would deliver “an urgent review of ambulance resources” to ensure it is properly funded and has enough staff. The Carlow-Kilkenny TD said: “Sinn Féin’s […]

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Alarm over ‘collapse’ in dental services in Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 28th October 2021 0

A local TD has expressed alarm at the “collapse” in dental services in Kilkenny and neighbouring Carlow over the last two year. Deputy Kathleen Funchion warned the problem has now reached “crisis point” and waiting lists for dental and orthodontic treatments soar and dentists drop out of medical card scheme in record numbers. The Carlow-Kilkenny […]

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‘Unnacceptable’ – Kilkenny TD calls for end to school ‘voluntary donations’

By Kilkenny Now 3rd September 2021 0

A local TD has called for an end to the practice of schools asking for “voluntary donations” from hard pressed parents. Deputy Kathleen Funchion called on the Government to “take action” on voluntary donations, which she said are placing unfair financial pressure on families. The party published legislation this week that would prevent families

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‘Extortionate’ – Kilkenny TD calls for ban on rent hikes as local tenants suffer

By Kilkenny Now 2nd July 2021 0

A local TD is urging all parties to support a new Bill to ban rent increases for three years. Carlow-Kilkenny Sinn Féin Deputy Kathleen Funchion has called on all TDs to support her party’s proposal to prohibit rent increases for all existing and new tenancies for three years. Deputy Funchion said: “The Sinn Féin Bill introduced […]

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SPONSORED: KATHLEEN FUNCHION: Now is the time to rebuild a more equal, inclusive and resilient society for all

By Kilkenny Now 29th June 2021 Post a comment

From medical staff on the frontline to the mothers of vulnerable children struggling to care for them at home, every aspect of women’s lives has been impacted by the lockdown. But writing in KilkennyNow.ie, Carlow-Kilkenny TD Kathleen Funchion says much more needs to be done to address inequality in our society as we emerge from […]

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‘It’s dead in the water’ – Kilkenny TD says controversy over Mother and Baby Homes report must not delay redress for survivors

By Kilkenny Now 14th June 2021 0

A local TD who heads up an inflential Dáil committee has said the latest controversy over the Mother and Baby Homes inquiry must not be allowed to delay redress for survivors. Deputy Kathleen Funchion was speaking after the three members of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission rejected calls for them to appear before the […]