Saoirse Brady

@saoirse_b

Self-confessed human rights nerd! Legal & Policy Director with . Former chair of . Views are my own & RT ≠ endorsement!

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    Jun 28

    Ireland must finally address the real causes of via ⁦⁩

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    Jun 28
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    And we thought that it was unbelievable and shocking when figure reached 3,000. It’s seems we’re not shocked anymore. Try to imagine 4,000 children in front of you now, at least a third of whom are under the age of four.

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  3. Jun 28

    Happy 15th birthday - am sorry I'm not able to make it to celebrate with you this eve especially especially given week that's in it! Looking forward to the launch tomorrow. Was even lucky enough to get an advance badge from Minister

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  4. Jun 28

    The May figures show almost 4000 children are now living in homelessness. Today's focus by Dáil on the issue is timely in light of report which we'll launch next Tuesday on the impact of homelessness on children's education:

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    Jun 28

    Wrap up of by chair highlighting the importance of striving for equality & social justice. Need to take a lifecycle approach to inequality. Rightly makes the point that more needs to b done for lone parents who live in persistent poverty.

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  6. Jun 28

    He points to the fact that we know that lone parents and the children of lone parents (as evidenced in research) are less likely to move out of poverty. Poverty is feminised and this needs to be addressed

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  7. Jun 28

    Alan Barrett highlights the discussion at around equality and social justice linking the economic with the social. While tax and social welfare systems do well in terms of redistribution, this is a short-term view. We need to think about equality in a life-cycle way

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    Jun 28

    High Court right to postpone Polish extradition - on today's CJEU advocate general opinion (ahead of full judgment) in Celmar case > via

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    Jun 27

    Afternoon session at discussing how childcare can deliver quality environments for children, affordability for parents and good pay and conditions for staff. A long term view of the economic and social benefits of a pubically funded sustainable model of childcare needed.

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  10. Jun 27

    So happy to see this finally come to pass. Well done to all of the advocates who have tirelessly campaigned for this since direct provision was established. Important vulnerability assessments - particularly for children - are really welcome.

    Pleased to introduce the right to work for persons seeking asylum in Ireland. Many of the existing obstacles removed entirely. Read more information here.
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    Jun 27

    At Minister recognises NWCI’s concerns about potential for low public spending to impact on women and our funding request for women’s health action plan.

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  12. Jun 27

    Minister had to leave the earlier to attend his son's primary school graduation. A good way to frame the day in terms of making decisions that will impact on children's future. Welcome reiteration of the importance of quality in early childhood care & education

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    Jun 27

    ICTU General secretary Patricia King says tax cuts are simply not affordable in forthcoming budget. Says money should be spent on public services instead. Calling for scrapping of €500m lower VAT rate of 9pc for hospitality sector

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    Jun 27

    SVP is at this morning asking the Government to prioritise resources to tackle poverty and to put the interests of the most vulnerable and marginalised at the centre of policy-making and budgetary decisions.

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    Jun 26

    The 2018 report shows families with older children have some of the highest cost of living. Particular challenge for lone parent families.

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  16. Jun 27

    Bríd also makes case to close the current gap in our equality legislation which does not include socio-economic status. Earlier Alan Barrett highlighted stark findings of Growing up in Ireland that impact of socio-economic status has already kicked in by age of 3

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  17. Jun 27

    Essential point made by Bríd O'Brien of that without the principles of human rights, equality & social inclusion underpinning the building of 'A strong, sustainable & resilient mixed economy together' people at the margins will feel left behind once again

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  18. Jun 27

    Sensible approach proposed by Paul Grinnell of & Community Platform - government departments must be resourced to effectively equality and poverty proof budget proposals

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  19. Jun 27

    An important measure towards a well regulated, quality early childhood education and care system that provides a quality accessible service for children from 0 to 6. Welcome provisions that public money available only for registered services to ensure accountability

    Well done to Childcare Support Act passed through the Dail & Seanad last night. Major milestone for
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    Jun 27

    The number of children living in consistent poverty has more than doubled in the last decade. Now is the time for the Government to right the wrongs that these children are experiencing. must prioritise children;

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