Governments have not learned Kildare North Sinn Fein TD says of Mother and Baby Homes report
Report only a step on journey says Social Democrat TD
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People are afraid to speak out on issues today the same way as they were when injustice was being done to women in mother and baby homes, Kildare North TD, Reada Cronin has said.
In a comment on the Mother and Baby Homes report, Deputy Cronin (Sinn Féin) said: “Government after government apologise for the wrongs done. But they keep perpetuating those wrongs in how they treat poor women and their children to this very day. Even now social welfare inspectors are targeting single mothers. Instead of showing respect and kindness to women in claiming their rights as citizens, it selects them for special attention over a pittance, while public billions are squandered elsewhere. Social welfare is not the gift of any party or any government. It is a citizen’s right. ”
Covid-19 restrictions increasing driving test delays at Naas hub centre
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Almost 3,000 people are currently waiting for a driving test at Naas, according to recent figures.
The figures are indicative of the knock-on delays created by Covid-19 restrictions since March of this year.
A spokesperson for the Road Safety Authority (RSA) said that, as of December 16, there were 2,835 people waiting for a driving test at the Naas Driving Test Centre.
Figures supplied also show that a total of 679 people have an appointment secured while a further 1,266 applications for a test are ineligible because “usually mandatory lessons are incomplete”.
Longford s Aoife Carberry brings festive cheer to the airwaves with Christmas FM
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Longford presenter Aoife Carberry is one of the many volunteers who are devoting their time on-air to radio station, Christmas FM.
Aoife says working with Christmas FM combines two of here greatest hobbies; writing, and Christmas. I started with Christmas FM in 2017 and I am honoured and excited to be part of the team.
A Library Assistant, a Gaeilgeoir, a Journalist, and a semi-professional Christmas Enthusiast, Aoife adds, My bitmoji has worn a Christmas Tree since 2017, and I single-handedly ensure that Michael Bublé receives royalties from his Christmas album all year round.
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Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael): To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which the number of graduates specialising in innovation, research and science is likely to increase annually in the future with particular reference to increased skills in their respective areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter …” (more)
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