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Dáil passes the Government's Mother and Baby Homes Bill

Opposition TDs had drafted amendments based on the requests of survivors and human rights experts.

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Oct 22nd 2020, 7:00 PM

RTÉ did not know Aodhan Ó Ríordáin was wearing an equality pin

The Minister was said to only have put on the badge shortly before going on air.

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May 11th 2015, 7:45 PM

Irish fathers look set to benefit from two weeks paid paternity leave

Junior minister Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said he’s confident this provision will be included in new legislation currently being drafted.

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Jan 20th 2015, 10:22 PM