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Ken O'Flynn

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Government face plenty of scrutiny despite fuel supports

Government face plenty of scrutiny despite fuel supports

Here, we have a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

Tusla shouldn't be responsible for child protection - TD brings Dáil motion

Tusla shouldn't be responsible for child protection - TD brings Dáil motion

O’Flynn said there seemed to be a problem with administrative oversight and persistent difficulties getting to the heart of issues affecting vulnerable children.

Over €2.2m spent on taxis and buses for international protection applicants last year

Over €2.2m spent on taxis and buses for international protection applicants last year

The journeys included travel from points of entry into the state to designated IPAS facilities, from the International Protection Office in Dublin to accommodation centres, and transfers between IPAS locations.

State cannot say how many children are pushed out of mainstream school, TD says

State cannot say how many children are pushed out of mainstream school, TD says

State’s bill for asylum accommodation jumps 19% to €1.2bn despite drop in new applications

State’s bill for asylum accommodation jumps 19% to €1.2bn despite drop in new applications

Surge in US nationals applying for asylum in Ireland since start of Trump's second term

Surge in US nationals applying for asylum in Ireland since start of Trump's second term

Cork TD seeks to stop inquiry into his alleged offensive comments about Travellers

Cork TD seeks to stop inquiry into his alleged offensive comments about Travellers

'Being afraid of what happened to Labour or Greens is cop out for smaller parties', TD says

'Being afraid of what happened to Labour or Greens is cop out for smaller parties', TD says

Sun, 08 Dec, 2024

Being "afraid of what happened to Labour or the Greens" in government is a "cop out" for smaller parties, according to a newly-elected Independent Ireland TD

Families of inmates at Cork Prison being blackmailed, councillor claims

Families of inmates at Cork Prison being blackmailed, councillor claims

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

A Cork councillor has claimed family members of inmates at Cork Prison are being blackmailed