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# Roderic O'Gorman

This year
2024
Better communication won't do anything to change mind of someone intent on committing arson - O'Gorman
Government report recommends right to paid leave for pregnancy loss under 24 weeks
Up to €10m extra 'social inclusion' funding signed off on for areas taking in asylum seekers
Social welfare cut for new arrivals from Ukraine in State accommodation to take effect in February
'Durable' relationships, 'throuples' and care in the home discussed in referendums Dáil debate
Referendums: Flac suggests changing 'durable relationships' wording, warns about misinformation
The Free Legal Advice Centre says the proposed changes, as currently worded, are “symbolic” and “will not deliver meaningful enforceable rights”.
Roscrea could get 'community-owned' hotel as Taoiseach comes under pressure from his party
Last year
2023
Interview: O'Gorman says blockades of asylum seeker accommodation should not be tolerated
The Integration Minister said he regretted government did not act faster to resource communication with local communities.
Boosting staff numbers in community teams for children with disabilities 'top priority', says minister
Minister says gardaí were told in advance that asylum seekers would be housed in Galway hotel
Taoiseach and ministers 'deeply disturbed' by fire at Galway hotel earmarked for asylum seekers
“There is no justification for violence, arson or vandalism in our Republic. Ever,” Leo Varadkar said.
The former Ross Lake Hotel had been contracted to welcome 70 international protection applicants
Recent days have seen the site become the subject of protests against its use as emergency accommodation
Roderic O'Gorman called on politicians to condemn "fear mongering" around asylum seekers
Garda operation ‘under review’ as 62 migrant children missing after disappearing from State care
Dáil adopts motion emphasising importance of inward migration, following immigration debate
Tents to be offered to asylum seekers with no accommodation as Govt confirms €75 weekly payment
Minister for Integration says current system is 'not working' and was built for a different era
Ministers to discuss a €75 payment to asylum applicants after accommodation runs out
Living expenses for asylum applicants to be increased if state runs out of accommodation
Human rights watchdog expresses 'deep concern' at possible shortfall in asylum seeker accommodation
'Real possibility' of asylum seeker accommodation shortfall in coming days, Cabinet told
Mother and Baby Home redress scheme won't open until next year, missing 2023 deadline
Women with cancer will be able to defer maternity leave under new legislation
A cut of twenty-five per cent in average creche costs announced for September 2024
Government launches new scheme to give free bedtime story book to all children aged 4 and under
Further doubt cast over 25% childcare cost cut as Tánaiste fails to say if Govt will honour promise
O'Gorman to push hard for significant childcare fee cuts in meeting with Donohoe tomorrow
Excavation of Tuam mother and baby home site one step closer as Advisory Board is chosen
O'Gorman doubles down on need for fee freeze as childcare providers protest at Leinster House
Extra €1b announced for Ukrainian accommodation as Minister confirms tents may be used over winter
Children's minister says three-day strike by childcare providers this week is 'not warranted'
Reports about welfare of children in State care deleted amid GDPR concerns
Minister says Govt 'under real pressure' to accommodate refugees in coming months
Electric Picnic tents for refugees 'can only be a very short term measure', minister says
Minister O'Gorman says he can't rule out future use of tents to house refugees in Ireland
The plan to end Direct Provision by next year is being revised - what's next for the system?
Domestic violence leave will include full pay
Varadkar promises further cut in childcare costs, as minister pushes for another 25% reduction
Conversion therapy practices to carry criminal offence under proposed new ban, says minister
Government able to offer accommodation to newly arrived asylum seekers for first time since January
Student accommodation to house thousands of refugees for second summer
State to pay €1.5m to EU over lack of accommodation for asylum seekers