# Roderic O'Gorman

Last year

2022

# information and tracing act

'A historic moment': Adopted people can access information about their birth from today

The new law allows people who were adopted or boarded out to access information about their origins.

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Oct 3rd 2022, 10:20 AM

# fleeing russia

No spike in people seeking asylum from Russia in Ireland, O'Gorman says

Minister Roderic O’Gorman said applications made will also be treated on an “individualised basis”.

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Sep 28th 2022, 5:23 PM

# budget 2023

Minister hopes parents using childminders will benefit from cheaper childcare next year

Roderic O’Gorman says some childminders are concerned about what a new regulatory system will mean for them.

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Sep 28th 2022, 1:45 PM

# work life balance bill

Victims of domestic violence to be entitled to five days of paid leave under new plans

It is one of a number of measures in the Work Life Balance Bill.

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Sep 23rd 2022, 7:49 AM

# boarded out

'100 years of injustice': Survivors call for mother and baby home redress scheme to be extended

“Violation of human rights could become a thorn in the side of this Government.”

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Sep 15th 2022, 5:30 PM

# childcare providers

Childcare providers welcome ‘historic’ wage increase deal

Early years teacher and Siptu activist Deborah Reynolds said that it was a ‘historic day for our profession’.

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Sep 7th 2022, 12:51 PM

# Newbridge

Kildare protest against housing for Ukrainians postponed as group to meet minister

A local group said it has a range of issues with plans for modular homes in Newbridge.

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Sep 2nd 2022, 10:23 PM

# Childcare

Childcare fees should fall by 50% over the next two Budgets, says minister

Minister Roderic O’Gorman said his focus is on improving affordability for parents in this year’s Budget.

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Aug 25th 2022, 5:33 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

Tusla cannot confirm how many records it has about St Gerard's mother and baby home

A report by

Órla Ryan

The Child and Family Agency refused an FOI request from Tuam survivor Peter Mulryan, saying it could not locate records about his sister.

Tusla confirms it has records about St Gerard's but can't say how many, Órla Ryan reports

The agency said it cannot read the documents unless a person requests them via FOI or under GDPR

Tusla refused an FOI request from Peter Mulryan, saying it cannot locate records about his sister

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Aug 14th 2022, 12:05 AM

# access to records

Almost 900 people sign up to adoption tracing system - 32 have 'no contact' preference

A total of 891 adopted people and relatives applied to the new register in July.

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Aug 4th 2022, 10:17 AM

# Redress

Independent office to lead excavation of Tuam Mother and Baby Home site

Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman proposed the office be set up following the signing into law of the Institutional Burials Act.

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Jul 27th 2022, 5:41 PM

# Court

More Mother and Baby Home survivors to take legal action if they're excluded from Redress Bill

There is mounting pressure on the Government to extend the redress scheme to cover extra survivors.

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Jul 13th 2022, 5:10 PM

# catherine corless

Tuam mother and baby home site to be excavated after President signs Burials Bill into law

The legislation will also allow for the excavation and reburial of remains at the sites of other former institutions.

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Jul 13th 2022, 12:04 PM

# birth information bill

Adopted people will finally get access to records after President signs Bill into law

The Bill provides for the release of an adopted person’s birth certificate and early life information.

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Jun 30th 2022, 2:34 PM

# modular housing

First of 500 modular homes to accommodate Ukrainian refugees to be built by November

All of the units are set to be two-bed apartments and will be able to accommodate a maximum of four refugees.

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Jun 29th 2022, 5:02 PM

# Pride Month

'Unacceptable harassment' on LGBTQ+ community persisting, Dáil hears ahead of Dublin Pride

In a statement ahead of Dublin Pride, the Minister for Equality said trans people in particular continue to experience discrimination and abuse.

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Jun 23rd 2022, 4:36 PM

# Roderic O'Gorman

Bill aiming to help adopted people access information about their life passes Oireacthas

It seeks to clear a way for adopted people to access information on their life.

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Jun 22nd 2022, 10:25 PM

# Derek Leinster

Bethany Home survivor 'highly concerned' by legal delays as State seeks more time to respond

The State believes parts of Derek Leinster’s case fall outside the statute of limitations.

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May 30th 2022, 2:28 PM

# Conversion Therapy

Research to inform conversion therapy ban expected by end of summer

Roderic O’Gorman said the research will inform legislation to ban the controversial practice in Ireland.

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May 17th 2022, 4:14 PM

# cost of childcare

Parents paying nearly €800 in monthly fees per child in childcare, report finds

A new report finds that the average weekly fee nationally per child for full day childcare is €186.84.

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May 13th 2022, 3:54 PM

# State apology

Taoiseach ‘more than willing’ to offer State apology for illegal birth registrations

Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman yesterday issued an apology in the Seanad on behalf of the Government.

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May 11th 2022, 6:33 PM

# refugee response

Only 700 Ukrainian refugees so far placed in pledged accommodation as minister seeks 'patience'

Over 24,000 offers of accommodation have been made with about 6,000 being withdrawn.

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May 5th 2022, 3:32 PM

# ukraine refugees

Minister confirms Aramark given refugee catering contract as process had to be 'short circuited'

Minister for Integration Roderic O’Gorman says Government hasn’t used the traditional procurement processes.

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Apr 28th 2022, 5:19 PM

# Ukraine

Justice Minister says 'no cap' on Ukrainian refugees arriving despite accommodation challenges

Integration Minister Roderic O’Gorman earlier said “grouped” accommodation will be a “more substantial part” of housing refugees.

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Apr 21st 2022, 8:06 PM

# Roderic O'Gorman

Number of Ukrainians arriving falls and payment for host families being considered – O'Gorman

Roderic O’Gorman said Ireland won’t be able to accommodate all arrivals in own-room settings.

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Apr 11th 2022, 3:34 PM

# new regulations

Mother & Baby Homes: GPs no longer have to sign off on requests by survivors to get health records

New regulations have come into force after months of uncertainty and threats of legal action.

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Mar 29th 2022, 5:55 PM

# SITE OF CONSCIENCE

Remembrance centre to be located at site of former Magdalene Laundry on Sean McDermott Street

The centre will honour survivors of mother and baby homes, industrial schools, reformatories, Magdalene laundries and related institutions.

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Mar 29th 2022, 4:45 PM

# Ukraine

Over 6,000 people fleeing Ukraine have been accommodated in Ireland since February

More than 12,000 Ukrainian people have arrived in Ireland since the start of the war.

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Mar 25th 2022, 4:02 PM

# Refugees

Up to 40,000 Ukrainian refugees may arrive in Ireland by end of April, says Varadkar

Over 10,000 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Ireland since Russia launched its invasion almost a month ago.

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Mar 22nd 2022, 6:39 PM

# Roderic O'Gorman

Around 4,500 Ukraine refugees staying in hotel accommodation in Ireland

Plans are currently underway for providing medium-term accommodation for people.

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Mar 20th 2022, 2:36 PM

# St Patrick's Guild

'It's an insult': €3,000 payment for people who were illegally adopted criticised

The payments will only apply to people whose illegal adoptions were facilitated by St Patrick’s Guild.

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Mar 14th 2022, 3:45 PM

# refugee crisis

Over 2,000 people fleeing Ukraine have arrived in Ireland with 640 staying in hotels

Two-thirds of those who have arrived are staying with family members.

Future accomodation options including modular homes and even Defence Forces facilities are being discussed.

The Telegraph has reported that UK ministers voiced concerns about Ireland's 'open door' policy.

The government has said that "crisis measures" may be enacted to deal with the situation.

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Mar 8th 2022, 6:55 PM

# Ukraine

An online portal to offer help to Ukrainian refugees in Ireland has opened

The United Nations said yesterday that 1.5 million have fled Ukraine since the invasion of the country by Russia.

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Mar 7th 2022, 5:18 PM

# Ukraine

More than 1.5 million refugees flee Ukraine in past 10 days, says UN

Government is making plans to accommodate thousands of refugees in Ireland.

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Mar 6th 2022, 10:46 AM

# boarded out

'This will haunt the Government': Call for extension of MBH redress, or for new Commission to be held

“If you don’t want to compensate people for violating their human rights, don’t violate their human rights.”

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Mar 6th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Coroner

Burials Bill: New law will allow for Tuam mother and baby home and other sites to be excavated

The restriction on the jurisdiction of the coroner has been removed entirely from the legislation.

The legislation will allow the excavation, recovery and analysis of remains at the site of the former mother and baby institutions

The restriction on the jurisdiction of the coroner has been removed entirely from the Bill

Catherine Corless said today is "a good day", Órla Ryan reports

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Feb 22nd 2022, 4:25 PM

# Cabinet

Burials Bill will be published today, paving the way for Tuam site to finally be excavated

Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman will bring the draft legislation to Cabinet this morning.

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Feb 22nd 2022, 6:00 AM

# Tuam

Long-awaited Burials Bill to be published next week

If the legislation passes in the coming months, the site of the former mother and baby institution in Tuam may finally be excavated.

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Feb 18th 2022, 2:58 PM

# Domestic Violence

Review of domestic violence refuges highlights geographical gaps and inadequate provision

Minister Helen McEntee has committed to a womens’ refuge expansion.

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Feb 16th 2022, 1:24 PM

# IHREC

People refused entry to pubs don't get 'adequate access to justice' under complaints system

Human Rights Commission says current law disproportionately impacts minority groups.

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Feb 14th 2022, 6:30 AM