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Eliminating racism in Ireland ‘in all forms’ will not be an easy task – minister

Implementing an action plan to eliminate racism in Ireland “in all its forms” will not be an easy task, the Equality and Integration Minister has said.

Irish Independent

St John Ambulance says 'organisation's structures facilitated grooming' after historic sex abuse report published

The independent inquiry found the hierarchical and military-like structure of St John Ambulance had facilitated and insulated abuse in the past

Irish Mirror

Irish minister subjected to ‘daily abuse’ over his sexuality

Minister for children, disability and equality Roderic O’Gorman said the abuse includes comments alleging he is a paedophile.

The Independent UK

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Minister Roderic O’Gorman confirmed five hotels housing 1,600 refugees will exit system

The Taoiseach, meanwhile, dismissed suggestion that the Government is doing more to support Ukrainian refugees than Irish people

Irish Mirror

Leo Varadkar and his mum object to Greenway route near park where he played as a child

The Taoiseach made his objection to Fingal County Council in July 2021 on official headed paper showing his title at the time, Tánaiste and Enterprise Minister.

Irish Mirror

‘Cruel’ mother and baby home redress scheme Bill narrowly passes Dail vote

A proposed law to give compensation to mother and baby home survivors has been passed to its next stage by a narrow margin by the Dail.

Irish Independent

Poor housing can affect children’s health and development, report finds

Growing up in poor housing conditions can affect children’s health and social wellbeing, a new report has found.

Irish Independent

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County-by-county breakdown of Ukrainian refugees and asylum seekers in Ireland

Minister Roderic O’Gorman confirmed that the Department of Integration is accommodating over 74,000 refugees and International Protection Applicants in State-funded accommodation

Irish Mirror

O'Gorman pleads with Ministers for 'large halls' for refugee camp beds amid chronic accommodation shortage

In a letter to his Cabinet colleagues, seen by the Irish Mirror, Minister Roderic O’Gorman said that the current number of arrivals is "unprecedented", with 74,000 refugees in State-funded accommodation

Irish Mirror

Just one of 35 properties bought by State being used to house Ukrainian refugees

“There is a shocking lag time in Government action when it comes to making accommodation available"

Irish Mirror

No level of engagement would have stopped anti-refugee protests, Minister says

"We’ve seen a building set on fire as a result of an untrue rumour, we’ve seen migrants attacked, again, as a result of an untrue rumour"

Dublin Live

Minister: No level of consultation on refugees would have changed views of some

No level of consultation would have made a difference in some areas where protests have taken place against housing asylum seekers, Minister for Equality Roderic O’Gorman has said.

Irish Independent

Government gives green light to plans for childminders in the home to be paid as part of State support

This will pave the way for the introduction of appropriate and proportionate childminder-specific regulations

Irish Mirror

Thousands of parents to miss out on childcare support scheme due to 'confusing' exception

These subsidies are paid directly to childcare providers, but only if are registered with Tusla

Irish Mirror

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Irish Independent

Government’s plans to improve child mental health services ‘disappointing’

The response of the Irish Government to a UN committee on what it plans to do to improve mental health services for children has been branded as “disappointing”.

Irish Independent

Refugee accommodation centre to be evacuated over fire certification issues

A temporary accommodation centre for almost 150 refugees in Dublin is to be evacuated amid fire safety certification issues.

Irish Independent

LGBT charity plans to expand Pride events to towns in rural Ireland

An LGBT charity is aiming to expand Pride events into rural towns in an effort to improve Ireland as a country for members of the LGBT community.

Liverpool Echo

Ireland vows to ban conversion therapy while UK 'continues to lag behind'

The UK promised to ban conversion therapy in 2018 under Theresa May's government

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Irish Mirror

Roderic O'Gorman wants to develop State-owned property as accommodation for refugees

He wants to cut out the over reliance on private providers

Dublin Live

Housing Minister 'disturbed' by protests outside Ballymun hotel housing refugees

Crowds stopped traffic in Ballymun last night with several Dublin Bus routes diverted as a result

Dublin Live

Ireland sets record number of asylum seekers in 2022, alongside 70,000 Ukrainian refugees

13,319 people from around the world applied for asylum in Ireland last year, according to data released by the Department of Justice - the highest figure since records began

Irish Mirror

Ireland set to ban conversion therapy as Minister Roderic O’Gorman hits out at 'cruel process'

'A process that seeks for somebody to change their sexual orientation or gender identity is extremely exploitative, particularly if undertaken on someone under 18.'

Irish Independent

Delays over work from home rights means the law may not come into force until summer

Employees will get new work from home rights this year – but they may not be rolled out until the summer.

Dublin Live

Childcare bills to be slashed by a quarter from next week

The cut will be the biggest reduction in childcare fees in the history of the State

Irish Independent

Taoiseach aims to reduce wait for child healthcare and assessments by 2025

Leo Varadkar has said he finds it “impossible to explain” why children have to wait so long to be assessed for special needs, but added that solving the issue will be difficult.

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