Person: Roderic O’Gorman

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Department of Children's Growing Up In Ireland report
Tusla reports that a total of 34 children in its care are missing
New report also shows one child in the Separated Children Seeking International Protection service has been missing since 2022

Sun, 16 Jun, 2024

Child playing with mathematical toy
Pay rises this month for 30,000 childcare and early learning workers
There will be increases in minimum pay across various roles, including early years educators and school-age childcare workers who will see rates increased from €13 to €13.65 per hour

Sun, 02 Jun, 2024

Children's Minister 'working to secure funds' to reopen Cork City creche
Children's Minister 'working to secure funds' to reopen Cork City creche
Roderic O’Gorman revealed that the additional capital funding he announced for the childcare sector earlier this year will only fund the expansion of existing childcare services

Mon, 13 May, 2024

2024 Cross Border Police Conference on Organised & Serious Crime
Gardaí fear right-wing threats to politicians’ safety 
Irish security services have concerns for the physical safety of politicians, especially during the forthcoming local and European Parliament elections

Tue, 07 May, 2024

Irish migration
S Mick Clifford: Irresponsible rhetoric from some Independent TDs is adding fuel to the fire
Various speeches give the impression that government are acting contrary to the wishes of the vast majority of citizens for some nefarious reason

Sun, 05 May, 2024

Taoiseach attends EPP conference on the future of European agriculture
Harris ‘concerned’ by protests taking place at politicians’ homes
The Government is to consider whether new laws are needed to tackle them, says the Taoiseach

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

FILE PHOTO Anti-migration protestors gathered outside the home of Minister for Integration Roderic O’Gorman last night END
Threat to democracy: Conspiracy groups 'becoming increasingly more extreme'
Experts warn intimidation and violence could escalate after masked men deface minister’s home

Sat, 20 Apr, 2024

Carles Puigdemont speech
Irish Examiner view: Free Catalonia hasn’t gone away, you know
With their fragile alliances, and the need to reconcile with recent history, there are parallels between Ireland and Spain

Sat, 20 Apr, 2024

Minister seeks approval for plan to accept up to 2,600 refugees over four years
Minister seeks approval for plan to accept up to 2,600 refugees over four years
An expected 650 people are due to arrive in Ireland this year under the 2024-2027 phase of the Irish Refugee Protection Programme, if approved.

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

Spring weather Mar 1st 2024
Crooksling ought to be a turning point for international protection applicants
Not only do we have the capacity to accommodate international protection applicants, we are legally obliged to do so

Tue, 19 Mar, 2024

Elaine Loughlin: The Dáil should mark the next International Women's Day with real change
S Elaine Loughlin: The Dáil should mark the next International Women's Day with real change
A minister speaking to an empty chamber is an apt metaphor: Instead of generic woman-themed speeches, politicians should use IWD to progress laws that make real differences to the lives of women

Fri, 08 Mar, 2024

Attorney General advised of 'legal uncertainty' in wording of Care referendum
Attorney General advised of 'legal uncertainty' in wording of Care referendum
The Attorney General advised the minister for children that the use of the word “strive” in the Care referendum would give rise to legal “uncertainty”, which in turn could have “significant financial implications” for the State.

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

East Wall Protests
Roderic O'Gorman says yes vote will ‘strengthen hand’ over care supports
Minister says that if the care amendment is passed, people will be able to cite in court the Constitution's provision that the State has to strive to support care

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

Government expecting rise in Ukrainians coming to Ireland ahead of social welfare cut
Government expecting rise in Ukrainians coming to Ireland ahead of social welfare cut
Integration Minister Roderic O’Gorman said the system currently in place is open for the Government to make changes

Thu, 01 Feb, 2024

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Surge in number of Ukrainians arriving in Ireland in last week
Fresh figures reveal there were 628 Ukrainians offered temporary protection. This compares to 390 for the previous week

Wed, 31 Jan, 2024

Helen McEntee visit to National Rehabilitation Hospital
Government to speed up asylum system and 'crack down' on wrongful applications
Justice Minister Helen McEntee said four in 10 applicants do get international protection but that the other 60% who are refused that status will be sent home much more quickly

Mon, 29 Jan, 2024

Communities hosting large numbers of refugees will get grants of up to €500k
Communities hosting large numbers of refugees will get grants of up to €500k
The Irish Examiner understands that a second round of the Community Recognition Fund, worth €50m, will be discussed at a Cabinet committee on Ukraine on Thursday

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

Ministers to discuss new migration strategy as row breaks out in Cork council chamber
Ministers to discuss new migration strategy as row breaks out in Cork council chamber
Cork County Council agreed a motion on the sourcing of accommodation for International Protection Applicants to be sent to government

Mon, 22 Jan, 2024

Housing asylum seekers in student apartments not 'viable' – Higher Education Minister
Housing asylum seekers in student apartments not 'viable' – Higher Education Minister
Simon Harris hits out at plan to use Cork student accommodation for international protection applicants, saying 'we can't fix one problem but cause another'

Sat, 20 Jan, 2024

IHREC launches High Court case against State over failure to accommodate refugees
IHREC launches High Court case against State over failure to accommodate refugees
Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission action seeks to compel the State to fulfill its legal obligations to provide for the basic needs of international protection applicants, including shelter, food, and access to basic hygiene facilities

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

Mother and baby home redress scheme to open in first three months of 2024
Mother and baby home redress scheme to open in first three months of 2024
The scheme had initially been expected to open before the end of 2023

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

Potential for asylum seekers not offered State accommodation to take legal action
Potential for asylum seekers not offered State accommodation to take legal action
It comes as Cabinet signed off on giving International Protection applicants who did not receive an offer of accommodation an extra €75 in their weekly payment

Tue, 05 Dec, 2023

Government scrambling to find accommodation for asylum seekers
Government scrambling to find accommodation for asylum seekers
It comes as earlier this week, there were warnings that asylum seekers could end up sleeping on the streets as the Government faces running out of accommodation

Sun, 03 Dec, 2023

Government 'has exhausted all options in bid to house asylum-seekers'
Government 'has exhausted all options in bid to house asylum-seekers'
Officials are understood to have looked at using community centres, halls, and ships in their efforts to find more shelter

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Asylum seekers facing homelessness deemed 'unacceptable' amid safety fears
Asylum seekers facing homelessness deemed 'unacceptable' amid safety fears
Tánaiste Micheál Martin ‘very conscious’ some may be targeted while in tents

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Hand of man covering woman's mouth. Domestic violence and abusing.
Right to domestic violence leave comes into effect today 
Employees have a new right to five days paid domestic violence leave in a 12-month period in a measure dubbed ‘a great step forward in supporting employees’

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Childcare services have come along way despite decades of underinvestment — O'Gorman
Childcare services have come along way despite decades of underinvestment — O'Gorman
Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman has said that childcare services in Ireland have come a long way as the sector was historically underinvested in “for decades”.

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

Minister 'can't rule out further use of tents' for Ukrainian refugees
Minister 'can't rule out further use of tents' for Ukrainian refugees
Around 750 Ukrainian refugees are due to be housed in tented accommodation, mostly in Stradbally — the site of Electric Picnic

Thu, 07 Sep, 2023

Call for monitoring mechanism to hold State to account
Call for monitoring mechanism to hold State to account
Disability Action Plan is expected to be published shortly

Tue, 05 Sep, 2023

FILE PHOTO Minister for Children Roderick O'Gorman is under pressure, after the Dail last night voted to pass a bill which has r
Requests for higher pay for public bodies' bosses denied 
The Department of Public Expenditure rebuffed two requests for higher salaries for incoming staff

Sun, 20 Aug, 2023

East Wall Protests
Roderic O'Gorman: Parents should not expect 25% cut in childcare fees in Budget 2024
Children's minister says cutting costs for parents is not the only focus, and he is also seeking to increase capacity by bringing childminders into the national childcare scheme

Thu, 10 Aug, 2023

East Wall Protests
Government to bring in full pay for domestic violence leave
Equality Minister Roderic O’Gorman said: 'Domestic violence leave gives a victim of domestic violence the chance to access support without impacting on their employment and income'

Tue, 08 Aug, 2023

Menopause study
Menopause and menstruation plan to help employers improve workplace policies
Norah Casey said: 'Not all women suffer debilitating menopausal symptoms, but those that do are often not receiving the support they require to remain in their jobs'

Mon, 07 Aug, 2023

Chrissie, 91, hopes to bring closure to baby Michael's death in Tuam Mother and Baby Home
Chrissie, 91, hopes to bring closure to baby Michael's death in Tuam Mother and Baby Home
Like many of the now-elderly former residents of the home, Chrissie hopes the promised excavation of the site will allow her to discover her son’s final resting place and give her closure

Sun, 23 Jul, 2023

Clodagh Finn: Forget flip-flops, remember how we treated mother and baby home survivors
Clodagh Finn: Forget flip-flops, remember how we treated mother and baby home survivors
Here are some of my recent diary entries.  One: RTÉ spent nearly €5,000 on party flip-flops. Two: The minimum payment for women who spent time in mother and baby ‘homes’ is €5,000.

Sun, 16 Jul, 2023

Boy Eating Cheeseburger
Laws needed to protect health of our children
Now it is time to enact robust legislation to transform the food market and the health and wellbeing of all citizens — particularly children, writes Dr Catherine Conlon

Thu, 13 Jul, 2023

Mick Clifford: Can excavation of Tuam babies bring closure?
Mick Clifford: Can excavation of Tuam babies bring closure?
This week, the Minister for Children advertised for people to serve on the Advisory Board of Authorised Intervention, Tuam.

Sun, 02 Jul, 2023

Mother and Baby Home Protest
Minister asks families of Tuam babies to take seat on advisory board on exhumations
Roderic O’Gorman made the announcement in an email to some of the families of the 796 Tuam babies as well as survivors on Tuesday night

Wed, 28 Jun, 2023

Hundreds of student beds lost in Cork City as accommodation reserved for Ukrainian refugees
Hundreds of student beds lost in Cork City as accommodation reserved for Ukrainian refugees
Higher Education Minister Simon Harris "is of the firm view all student accommodation is required" for students.

Tue, 27 Jun, 2023

Government to quash historic convictions for consensual sex between men, and will ban 'conversion therapy'
Government to quash historic convictions for consensual sex between men, and will ban 'conversion therapy'
At least 941 men were convicted of homosexual acts prior to decriminalisation in 1994

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

Capacity 'risk' as refugee arrival rate may increase
Capacity 'risk' as refugee arrival rate may increase
Hotel capacity is limited, with the State finalising contracts to secure an extra 1,500 beds. Some 6,418 beds have been procured so far this year to shelter refugees

Fri, 09 Jun, 2023

'Preconceptions' about asylum seekers will 'fall away' with integration, says Minister
'Preconceptions' about asylum seekers will 'fall away' with integration, says Minister
O’Gorman has said he believes 'preconceptions' about asylum seekers will fall away once those seeking shelter are integrated into the Clare community

Wed, 17 May, 2023

Russian invasion of Ukraine
Department cannot overrule council order to stop using listed building as refugee housing
Kildare County Council last week gave the developer six months to cease the “unauthorised” conversion of the residence to a multi-occupancy building and to restore it to its former guise

Wed, 17 May, 2023

Roderic O'Gorman 'open' to meeting Clare protesters who have blocked hotel access
Roderic O'Gorman 'open' to meeting Clare protesters who have blocked hotel access
More than 30 asylum seekers are being housed on the site of Magowna House Hotel

Wed, 17 May, 2023

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