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‘It will be a harrowing read’ – Kilkenny TD says survivors’ human rights must be at ‘heart’ of Mother and Baby Homes report

By Kilkenny Now 8th January 2021 0

A Kilkenny TD has urged the Government to ensure Mother and Baby Homes survivors’ physical and mental health needs are not overlooked when the report is published next week. Deputy Kathleen Funchion, who is Sinn Féin’s spokesperson for children, also said suvivors must be allowed to access their original birth certs. The Kilkenny TD said […]

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‘Deeply worrying’ – Kilkenny TD says more must be done to protect LGBT domestic violence victims

By Kilkenny Now 7th December 2020 0

A Kilkenny TD said more must be done to support LGBT women who are victims of domestic or sexual violence. Deputy Kathleen Funchion spoke out after engaging with the LGBT sector as part of her ongoing work throughout the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign to highlight how violence against women is impacting on […]

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‘More must be done’ – Kilkenny TD demands action to protect rights of transgender people in Ireland

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2020 0

A Kilkenny TD has demanded more action “to protect and advance” the rights of transgender people across Ireland. Deputy Kathleen Funchion, who is Sinn Féin’s equality spokesperson, said: “This week marks Transgender Awareness Week. It is a vital opportunity to increase awareness about the many challenges and issues of inequality which the

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‘Stark and shocking’ – Kilkenny TD publishes childcare survey results

By Kilkenny Now 16th November 2020 0

A Kilkenny TD has described the results of a childcare survey she carried out as “stark” and “shocking”. Deputy Kathleen Funchion, who is Sinn Fein’s spokesperson on children, said her survey – ‘My Childcare Story: In their own words- families tell of the financial burden of high childcare fees’  – also exposes an

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‘We cannot stand idly by’ – Kilkenny TD backs vote of no confidence in Tánaiste Leo Varadkar

By Kilkenny Now 10th November 2020 0

Kilkenny’s Sinn Féin TD has defended the party’s decision to table a motion of no confidence in the Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar in the Dáil today. Deputy Kathleen Funchion accused Mr Varadkar of “leaking a confidential document to a friend”. She said her party is tabling the motion of no confidence because […]

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Anger at ‘sky high’ waiting lists for speech and language therapy appointments for Kilkenny children

By Kilkenny Now 4th November 2020 Post a comment

A total of 1,066 children in Kilkenny and neighbouring Carlow are currently languishing on speech and language therapy appointments. Kilkenny TD Kathleen Funchion has expressed “deep concern” at the local waiting lists for an appointment, which she said is unacceptable”. Deputy Funchion said: “Well over 1,000 (1,066) children alone, are waiting for a

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Majority of local students pay rent but can’t attend campus: survey

By Kilkenny Now 2nd November 2020 0

The majority of Third Level students here expect to spend no time on campus this year but many have paid in advance for accommodation and have been unable to get a refund. A survey has found that 64% of students in the South East – at Waterford Institute of Technology and IT Carlow – do […]

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Kilkenny TD demands answers for Mother and Baby Homes abuse victims

By Kilkenny Now 27th October 2020 Post a comment

Kilkenny TD Kathleen Funchion has written to the Data Protection Commissioner to ask if the Government has broken Irish and European law by voting to “seal” the records of victims who suffered abuse in Mother and Baby homes. Deputy Funchion (pictured below), who is Sinn Féin’s spokesperson for children, said: “I have written to the […]

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Kilkenny TD unveils plans to ‘fix our broken childcare sector’

By Kilkenny Now 6th October 2020 0

A Kilkenny TD has unveiled her plans to tackle the crisis in our childcare sector. Deputy Kathleen Funchion, who is Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on children and disability, launched childcare proposals she said will cut the cost for parents by two thirds, ensure childcare workers receive a living wage, and keep creche doors open. Her key […]

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‘Autistic people have waiting long enough’ – Kilkenny TD calls for new Dáil committee

By Kilkenny Now 16th September 2020 Post a comment

A Kilkenny TD has slammed the Government over its “ongoing failure” to establish an Oireachtas committee on autism. Deputy Kathleen Funchion has called on the Government to ensure the committee is established as a priority “to ensure autistic people’s rights and entitlements are protected”. The local Sinn Féin TD added: “Autistic people have waited