News - Sinn Fein TD

Amhrán na bhFiann is not mandatory learning at school but the government is being encouraged to make it a compulsory part of the curriculum.

The issue has been described as a 'grubby deal' by Donegal TD Pearse Doherty, as a definitive decision is yet to be announced by Health Minister Jennifer Caroll MacNeill.

The existing 22-bed unit in Roscommon Hospital had been slammed by the Mental Health Commission, who believe the premises doesn't meet residents' needs.

Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane was one of a number of local politicians who attended a public meeting last week which discussed the lack of childcare in the town.

Figures from the HSE show that children continue to languish in lists for psychology, occupational, and speech and language therapy services - some for over a year.

On Friday, the Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023, proposed by Sinn Féin TD John Brady, was delayed under the instruction of the government.

Many centres have little availability for February and March.

The benefit was paid over the summer last year due to Covid issues but this year parents were told they'd need a form signed by the school to get the payment.

Deputy Kenny maintains that even if the government pay the money, there is no guarantee the information won't be passed on