Galway Bay FM
13 April 2021
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Galway Bay fm newsroom – There will be a strong Tuam involvement at tomorrow’s Oireachtas Children’s committee hearing on inappropriate burials at certain institutions operated by, or on behalf of the state
It will focus on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of a Certain Institutional Burials Authorised Interventions Bill and consider the establishment of an Agency to carry out such interventions.
This is the Bill intended to allow for exhumations at the sites of Mother and Baby Homes such as those in Tuam and Bessborough.
Speaking ahead of tomorrow’s event, Deputy Funchion said they’ve agreed to hold this special meeting with four sessions spread over one day to hear the views of the witnesses on this important legislation.
Kilkenny TD demands proper pay for student nurses and midwives
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Sinn Féin TD for Carlow Kilkenny, Deputy Funchion has called on the Minister for Health to quit delaying and pay student nurses and midwives now.
“Sinn Féin is bringing forward a motion in the Dáil on Wednesday to make the Government pay student nurses and midwives now.
“I am calling on all TDs from across all parties in Carlow and Kilkenny to do the right thing and back this motion.
“The Minister for Health has suggested paying student nurses and midwives just €100 per week. This won’t cut it.
Kilkenny TD says Government must urgently end delay in introducing 3 weeks’ Parent’s Leave
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Sinn Féin TD for Carlow Kilkenny has urged the Government to stick up for families in Carlow and Kilkenny and prioritise introducing the three weeks’ Parent’s Leave and Benefit which was promised almost four months ago.
Deputy Funchion said: “Parents of babies born during the pandemic have been under huge pressure as they have struggled to find suitable childcare once their parental leave ends.
“Many crèches are closed, or taking severely reduced numbers due to social distancing and family members are also unable to provide childcare due to restrictions on households mixing under public health guidance.