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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

4 years

Have written to @rodericogorman this evening asking him if he has referred leaking of #MotherandBabyHomes report to Gardaí. This is a criminal offence under 2004 Act

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

7 years

Was asked to remove my repeal the 8th badge today before going into dail chamber...poppy’s are ok though

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

4 years

I'm deeply honoured at my appointment by @MaryLouMcDonald to Chair the Children, Disability, Equality and Integration Committee. I look forward to working with the sector and to play a key role in trying to build a fairer society for all our citizens.

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

4 years

Please can I ask everyone to share this. The bill I put forward for adopted people to have access to their birth certs is up for debate on Wednesday. #birthcerts4adopteesnow #RepealTheSeal

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

4 years

Please share just some of the extracts from survivors of mother and baby homes. This legislation is coming up in the dàil this week. It’s important that records are available to survivors

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

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So excited to share the news that I am seeking a nomination to contest the Ireland South EU elections

Kathleen Funchion TD seeks nomination to stand for Sinn Féin in Ireland South

Carlow-Kilkenny TD Kathleen Funchion has announced that she is to seek a nomination to stand for Sinn Féin in Ireland South in the upcoming European elections. Speaking following the announcement…

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

4 years

Please can I ask everyone to share this. The bill I put forward for adopted people to have access to their birth certs is up for debate on Wednesday. #birthcerts4adopteesnow

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

4 years

Launching my childcare motion now on the steps on Leinster House with my colleagues @orourke_darren and @loreillysf . We are looking for fairer wages, lower fees and a guarantee from government that will keep businesses viable and open #childcare

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

4 years

Once again these survivors have been cast aside and dismissed, this government has demonstrated again thst it does not care #MotherandBaby #motherandbabyhomes

Sinn Féin

@sinnfeinireland

4 years

Victims of State-sanctioned abuse have been failed by the state again – Kathleen Funchion TD "This Government has demonstrated yet again that it does not care about survivors" @Kathleensf1

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@Kathleensf1

4 years

Sinn Fein are totally against this legislation being rushed through the seanad this week

Dr Maeve O'Rourke

@maeveorourke

4 years

Secrecy: Irish officialdom’s automatic reaction to our history of church/state abuse. The Government is about to seal the archive of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation for the next 30 years. You can help stop this & #Stand4Truth :

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

6 years

Mattie McGrath, Michael Collins and Michael Healy Rae calling a vote against special educational needs...absolutely shameful carry on

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@Kathleensf1

4 years

Funchion makes Mary Lou’s front bench. @sinnfeinireland President Mary Lou McDonald TD has appointed Carlow/ Kilkenny Teachta Kathleen Funchion to her front bench as senior spokesperson on Children, Disability, Equality and Integration. @CWnationalist @KKPeopleNews @kclr96fm

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@Kathleensf1

4 years

Final tally in childcare motion once again your #carlow #kilkenny TD's voted AGAINST workers, children & business. The past 3 weeks has seen FF, GF & Greens vote against @SocDems and @sinnfeinireland bills on maternity benefit, rent increases & workers rights #MakeTheConnection

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@Kathleensf1

3 years

My motion will see childcare fees reduced by up to 2/3 and introduction of proper wage scale - starting at the living wage, we also propose a sustainability fund for providers Finally let's see something done for early years @acpire @EarlyChildhdIRL @BigStartIreland

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@Kathleensf1

3 years

Delighted to make my debut this morning as Chair on this important debate on Water and Wastewater treatment Services and infrastructure @sinnfeinireland

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

4 years

Today I'll introduce my bill to give all adoptees the right to their birth certificates #BirthCert4AdopteesNOW

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@Kathleensf1

3 years

The suggestion by @ibec_irl that #childbenefit should be taxed and the savings ring-fenced to boost early years is ludicrous in the extreme. And shows how little this organisation is aware of the harsh realities facing many women. Extremely disappointing. @sinnfeinireland

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

1 year

Redress bill on the Mother and Baby Institutions concluded last night. It remains deeply flawed and inequitable. I sincerely thank all survivors who trusted me with their very personal stories over the years.

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

3 years

A truly courageous woman @PaulineTullyTD

TonightVMTV

@TonightVMTV

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"He actually brought them down at one point and told them to say goodbye to me". @PaulineTullyTD bravely shares her experience of domestic at the hands of her former husband & what her children had to experience during her attack. #TonightVMTV #Domesticviolence

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

3 years

Sinn Féin will bring a Bill to the Dáil (Tuesday) to Ban Rent Increases for 3 years. It's time to give RENTERS a break! #HousingCrisis #DublinBaySouth @LNBDublin

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

3 years

📌📌 Birth (Information and Tracing) Bill 2022 will proceed to second stage tonight 📌📌 This bill is offensive, discriminatory, compromises rights under EU GDPR 83 recommendations from Committee must be included #motherandbabyhomes @sinnfeinireland @clann_project

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@Kathleensf1

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

4 years

Childcare needs investment and reform, call on your local TD to support my motion on Tuesday

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

3 years

Delighted to support @SIPTU @BigStartIreland campaign for better pay and conditions for childcare professionals in #carlow and #Kilkenny

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

4 years

Recent talk of abolishing the Dept of Children & Youth is very concerning. Will be raising this in the Dail this evening and I’ll be opposing any move to do so @EarlyChildhdIRL @ISPCCChildline @ChildRightsIRL @BigStartIreland @acpire

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

9 years

All over bar the counting. Exhausted, but delighted with positive campaign we ran. Thanks to everyone for well wishes & support. #CK15

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

3 years

Delighted to meet parents and children at the gates of Leinster House who assembled to lobby the Government on AHR Bill @IrishFamiliesTS @sinnfeinireland Families need this bill and they need it now

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

4 years

Childcare left behind in Budget – Kathleen Funchion TD

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

3 years

It's so clear that the role of the coroner must be maintained & strengthened and that all sites must be exhaustively investigated. I'd like to sincerely thank all witnesses that appeared before the Committee this week. #birthcerts4adopteesnow #RepealTheSeal #motherandbabyhomes

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@Kathleensf1

4 years

Sinn Féin childcare proposals will cut costs for parents and ensure a living wage for workers - Kathl

Sinn Féin childcare proposals will cut costs for parents and ensure a living wage for workers -...

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Children Kathleen Funchion today launched childcare proposals that will cut the cost for parents by two thirds, ensure childcare workers receive a living wage…

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

3 years

Launching Children's committee report on the Birth Information and Tracing legislation. This is extremely important legislation that will have a real impact on so many people, I'd like to personally thank all involved for this comprehensive body of work. #MotherAndBabyHomes

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@Kathleensf1

3 years

Redress scheme an insult to the survivors of Mother and Baby institutions - Kathleen Funchion TD

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Children Kathleen Funchion TD has said that the government’s Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme for survivors of Mother and Baby and County Homes is an affront to…

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

9 years

Need an antidote to Fine Gael austerity & arrogance? Use one dose of this & see it vanish. #CK15 #CarlowKilkenny http://t.co/cP7foBVowA

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

3 years

Just about to head into children's committee for further engagement on birth information and Tracing legislation #motherandbabyhomes @sinnfeinireland

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

2 years

Delighted to have the Sinn Fein team from the North and to meet up with @LindaDillon81 @sinnfeinireland

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

4 years

If you work in #childcare and would like to join our online conversation tonight at 7pm, email kathleen.funchion @oireacthas .ie for zoom link @loreillysf @aosnodaigh @DMitchellTD @MaryLouMcDonald @sinnfeinireland @SeanCroweTD @PaulDonnellySF #InvestInEarlyYears

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

10 years

We are not in this election just to do well. We are in it to win it. I will give it my best shot. Let's do this. - KF http://t.co/LRhP1A7lI3

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

3 years

It is without question now that the commissioners must appear before the children's committee #MotherAndBabyHomes

Paul Cunningham

@RTENewsPaulC

3 years

SF TD @Kathleensf1 says the #MotherAndBabyHomes Commissioners must appear before the Oireachtas Children’s Committee urgently. She contends Prof Daly’s comments yesterday undermined her own work but also the work of the entire commission. @rtenews

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

4 years

Speaking to @VirginMediaNews this morning on the resignation of Phil Hogan @sinnfeinireland

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@Kathleensf1

3 years

Kathleen Funchion: 'I fear the Mother and Baby Home developments have only compounded an existing an (via @thejournal_ie )

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

2 years

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Bobby Alyward. Myself and Bobby served in the dàil together from 2016 to 2020. He was genuinely always kind we often had chats about children and grandchildren. Sincere condolences to his wife, children, grandchildren and family.

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

4 years

On the @rtetwip @rtenews answering questions on @LeoVaradkar and his leaking of confidential documents #leoleaks @sinnfeinireland

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

4 years

I'm about to speak on my private members bill in the Dail - childcare needs funding! #InvestInEarlyYears

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

3 years

Delighted to welcome @MaryLouMcDonald to #Kilkenny this afternoon, huge thanks to the staff at The Good Shepherd & the School Completion Programme for their hospitality & for the sterling work they do, which makes such a huge impact for so many people @andy_gladney Jim Deane

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@Kathleensf1

3 years

Human rights of adoptees and mothers failed again - Kathleen Funchion TD @cmcgettrick @clann_project @aitheantas @adoptionrights @aoifegracemoore #MotherAndBabyHomes @Ka_ODonnell

Human rights of adoptees and mothers failed again - Kathleen Funchion TD

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Children and Chair of Joint Oireachtas Committee for Children, Kathleen Funchion TD, has said that the government’s proposed Birth Information and Tracing Legislation…

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

2 years

@AnneRabbitte So sorry to hear this Anne, this is so wrong. Hope you are ok

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

3 years

Accountability Accountability Accountability - repeated again and again today. When do we ever learn. Grace was failed.

VideoParliament Ireland

@videoparliament

3 years

Deputy @Kathleensf1 @sinnfeinireland - speech from 11 Nov 2021 via @YouTube

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

4 years

Looking forward to joining the panel tomorrow on @rtetwip

The Week in Politics

@rtetwip

4 years

Joining @lawlor_aine on #RTETWIP tomorrow at midday, Minister for Children @rodericogorman , SF TD @Kathleensf1 , LP TD @AodhanORiordain and SD @HollyCairnsTD for discussion on #CovidRestrictions #UlsterBank #MotherAndBaby

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

4 years

My motion tonight is asking government to take this sector seriously, it needs investment!

SIPTU - The Early Years Union

@EarlyYearsUnion

4 years

The low pay and staffing crisis in Early Years is getting worse - 30% of staff say they will leave the sector within 12 months - the government must act! We need to #InvestInEarlyYears now! @NWCI @acpire @ChildRightsIRL

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

4 years

It's so important that survivors concerns are heard as the Minister announces a date for publication

Sinn Féin

@sinnfeinireland

4 years

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Children Kathleen Funchion TD has welcomed the announcement of the publication of the Mother and Baby Homes report and said survivors' voices and concerns must be at the heart of the process @Kathleensf1

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

4 years

My contribution this evening on @sinnfeinireland childcare bill #InvestInEarlyYears

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Dáil Éireann - 21 Jul 2020 Deputy Kathleen Funchion-Sinn Féin - speech from 21 Jul 2020 Private Members Business (Sinn Féin): Motion re Early Years Childcare

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

4 years

@1GaryGannon powerful speech today.

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

4 years

We are asking you to share your childcare stories at with us at kathleen.funchion @oireachtas .ie and to complete our survey at #MyChildcareStory #InvestInEarlyYears

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

3 years

I'd like thank everyone for their really thoughtful and engaging contributions. The issue of inadequate supports for survivors loomed large. Special thanks to the Collaborative Forum and @aitheantas #RepealTheSeal #birthcerts4adopteesnow #motherandbabyhomes

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

3 years

Currently on @RTEOne #theweekinpolitics discussing lack of domestic violence refuges. I highlighted that #carlow still does not have a refuge #DomesticViolence

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

6 years

At the cervical cancer protest with @loreillysf #Standing4Women

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

4 years

Today I wrote again to Minister @SimonHarrisTD calling on him to review the decision that excluded students at @CarlowCollege from the laptop scheme which is incredibly unfair @CWnationalist @kclr96fm @Carlowlive1

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

4 years

Tune in at 12 noon

Sinn Féin

@sinnfeinireland

4 years

📺 Sinn Féin spokesperson on Children, Disability, Equality and Integration @Kathleensf1 will be live on @rtetwip today from 12noon, on @RTEOne . Watch here: #TWIP

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@Kathleensf1

3 years

The recommendations in this report are vital to providing full and unimpeded access to records #MotherAndBabyHomes

Houses of the Oireachtas - Tithe an Oireachtais

@OireachtasNews

3 years

The Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth chaired by Deputy @Kathleensf1 has today published its Report on the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2021. ✅Report: ✅Release: #SeeForYourself

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

3 years

Survivors deserve answers they deserve respect, the commissioners have serious questions to answer

RTÉ News at One

@RTENewsAtOne

3 years

'It was extremely disrespectful to survivors, ' Oir Children's Committee @Kathleensf1 on Mother & Baby Commission member Prof Mary Daly's account at an academic event.

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

3 years

Busy day..about to resume engagement on Childminding Action Plan. Later I'll be in the Convention Centre to question the Minister on early years & to raise issue of surrogacy. If your still with me later I'll be on the @TonightVMTV at 10.05pm @acpire @EarlyChildhdIRL

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

9 years

Nearly there folks. Please retweet. http://t.co/jFvfGIOf9H

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

3 years

***Speaking about the urgent need for legislation around protecting, particularly young people and children who use social media*** ***Birth Information and Tracing legislation has serious flaws, information session has to go in ANY form*** @rte @rtetwip @sinnfeinireland

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

3 years

Huge thanks to @mattcarthy for visiting Carlow today....special thanks to George Collier from Tinryland for hosting our visit. Really interesting discussion with John, Joe, Jim and Ger from @IFAmedia #Carlow and #kilkenny . Also to Eva @gaelicescargot for interesting talk onl 🐌

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

9 years

Lets get #VoteFunchion1 trending. #CK15 http://t.co/cz9HJUVlZm

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

3 years

It was so nice to meet up with Joan McDermott in Cork today and enjoy a delicious eton mess @patbuckleysfme @sinnfeinireland

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

4 years

All FF, FG and Green TD’s voted for Micheál Martin as Taoiseach so despite what some of them might spin in the media, they all supported him in the end. Along with 9 “independent” TD’s. Seems there are more independent Fianna Fàilers than I thought 🤔🤔🤔 @sinnfeinireland

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

3 years

Children are being forgotten as coalition marks one-year anniversary of Programme for Government

Children are being forgotten as coalition marks one-year anniversary of the Programme for Governm...

Sinn Féin spokesperson for Children, Kathleen Funchion TD has warned that the coalition is continuing to fail children and parents through its ongoing failure to address skyrocketing childcare fees…

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

10 years

Overwhelmed by the level of support tonight. My very own original printed t-shirt. Love it. #Funchion4theD áil http://t.co/QQmB9FQcpr

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

3 years

Looking forward to getting out on the campaign trail with @LNBDublin #DublinBaySouth #childcare

Lynn Boylan 🍷📖🐾

@LNBDublin

3 years

Feels great to get back out canvassing! @chrisandrews64 #DublinBaySouth #dbs #housing

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

3 years

Restore the right to retire at 65 People who worked hard all their lives deserve the right to retire on their full pension at 65 #SinnFein

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

4 years

Today I launched "My Childcare Story". I am urging parents to engage with this campaign and tell us your childcare story at email kathleen.funchion @oireachtas .ie @BigStartIreland @EarlyChildhdIRL @sinnfeinireland #MyChildcareStory #InvestInEarlyYears

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

5 years

Happy Confirmation Day Emmet ❤️❤️❤️

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@Kathleensf1

9 years

What a pity tonight's #vinb debate didn't allow those of us who wanted to debate the actual issues and solutions to do so. #CK15

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

9 years

FG think that unemployed people are the problem. Unemployment & erosion of decent pay + conditions are the problems. http://t.co/OIDoFyXVNk

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

2 years

Great engagement today, looking forward to seeing this body develop @MaryMoloneyie @acpire @MarianQuinnLk @pemireland

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

4 years

I am delighted to support mothers and their families in pushing for an extension of existing Maternity leave and helping families facilitate the transition back to work

Womenscouncilireland

@NWCI

4 years

Great to see such strong @sinnfeinireland support at our extend maternity leave and pay photocall today with @matleave2020 #extendmatleave2020

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@Kathleensf1

3 years

@Martin_Kenny @caulmick I was not invited either, if you want to add me to that list

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

3 years

My motion today is calling for the government to cut fees by one third and commit to pay the wages of those working in the sector Childcare faces ‘mass exodus’ of workers unless new funds allocated – Siptu via @IrishTimes

Childcare faces ‘mass exodus’ of workers unless new funds allocated – Siptu

Union to tell committee Ireland spends 0.3% of GDP on early years services and education

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

3 years

Looking forward to meeting representatives of @IrishFamiliesTS tomorrow at Leinster House as they present their report to Government @sinnfeinireland its imperative that international surrogacy is included in AHR Bill 2021

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

9 years

Only 2 weeks to go! A brighter future Kilkenny & Carlow is possible. Make the change on May 22nd. #VotailSinnFein http://t.co/54J6h5ChZW

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

9 years

The Sinn Féin Team are in Carlow-Kilkenny today. 6 days to go! Vótáil Sinn Féin on May 22nd. #CK15 http://t.co/G1l0BTO2QI

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

5 years

Ploughing with @MaryLouMcDonald 😊😊

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

3 years

I look forward to work with all relevant stakeholders to make sure ALL adoptees get unfetted access to their records #MotherAndBabyHomes #MyRecordsMyRights #birthcert4adopteesnow

Sinn Féin welcome long overdue Birth Information and Tracing legislation – Kathleen Funchion TD

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Children, Kathleen Funchion TD, has welcomed the Minister for Children’s publication of legislation to address access to information and tracing services for all adopted…

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

4 years

Correct link for anyone having difficulty getting into the survey

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

4 years

Sinn Féin to demand €500m for childcare to boost wages and cut fees -

Sinn Féin to demand €500m for childcare to boost wages and cut fees

Sinn Féin is set to demand a €500m investment in early years childcare to boost wages and cut fees by up to two-thirds.

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

8 months

New law would compel members of Commissions of Investigation to appear before Oireachtas (via @thejournal_ie )

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

2 years

Hundreds of children and their families have been in legal limbo for too long. This report must be carefully considered by Government, it maps out a robust model for surrogacy regulation @IrishFamiliesTS

Proposed regulations on international surrogacy include legal rights for parents

Committee proposes agreed financial supports for surrogate mothers for ‘reasonable expenses’

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

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It's time to make the change. Elect Kathleen Funchion as your new TD for Carlow Kilkenny. #CK15 #Vot áilSinnFéin http://t.co/vO4oreI5ns

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

1 year

For the day that’s in it, throwback to us casting our votes for President Biden 🇺🇸 #BidenVisit

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

3 years

It is important that this legislation is inclusive and ensures all survivors voices are heard and listened too

Dr Claire McGettrick, born Lorraine Hughes

@cmcgettrick

3 years

1) This legislation is long overdue. It's the latest in a long line of false starts so we'll come under enormous pressure to support it. 🚨But unless it's amended it'll make things worse by compounding secrecy & shame, by discriminating, by severely restricting GDPR rights.

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

3 years

Congratulations @Elaine_Loughlin on your award, very well deserved and yes your right still much more work to do #motherandbabyhomes

Elaine Loughlin

@Elaine_Loughlin

3 years

Absolutely delighted to pick this award up for the work myself and @EoinBearla have put in on #MotherAndBabyHomes , but our work isn’t finished on this yet. It follows on from almost a decade of campaigning journalism from @ococonuts at a time when very few were asking questions.

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

9 years

Just over a week to go! It is time to #MakeTheChange It is time to #Vot áilSinnFéin #CK15 http://t.co/erDZFXmeSO

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

6 years

Sinn Féin Autism Strategy Bill needs cross party support to pass - Funchion

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

6 years

Supporting the campaign to decriminalize abortion in Argentina. At 11 years old, children should be enjoying their childhood carefree. Please sign the petition to support this campaign @JuanLuisManzur @amnesty #Ni ñasNoMadres #girlsnotmothers

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

5 years

Carlow/Kilkenny TD Kathleen Funchion calls for immediate review of deportation order for Carlow College student #CarlowwithMichael #KeepMichaelinIreland @CarlowCollege @CCSUofficial @StephHanlon5 @TheUSI

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

4 years

Deadline for submissions on Burials Bill extended to 26th Feb. I would appeal to all groups/ individuals to email cbb @oireachtas .ie it is so important that every survivors voice is heard. If you need help contact kathleen.funchion @oireachtas .ie @sinnfeinireland @clann_project

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

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I'm about to go into the final public consultation on the government's proposed burials bill, looking forward to listening to todays contributors #RepealTheSeal #MotherAndBabyHomes #birthcerts4adopteesnow @sinnfeinireland

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Kathleen Funchion SF

@Kathleensf1

3 years

Blind and visually impaired young people ignored for too long – Kathleen Funchion TD

Sinn Fein spokesperson for Children, Kathleen Funchion TD, has called on the HSE and Minister for Health to immediately invest in supports for visually impaired young people after it emerged that no…

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