News & Statements
Cuts to childcare costs to benefit over 150,000 children in Ireland – Seery-Kearney
Families across the country are set to benefit from reductions to full time and early learning childcare services, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
New Assisted Human Reproduction law finally secures children born via surrogacy’s lifelong relationship with parents – Seery Kearney
The passing into law of the Assisted Human Reproduction Bill today gives certainty for families who have waited a long time for legal recognition of their parent child relationships, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Expected passing of Assisted Human Reproduction Bill in the Dáil is a welcome relief for families – Seery Kearney
The passing of the Assisted Human Reproduction (AHR) Bill in the Dáil today is a very welcome relief to the families waiting to apply for lifelong recognition of their parent child relationships, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Public health policy required to protect children on social media
Consideration must be given to developing a public health policy to ensure children are protected from the perils of social media, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Voting Yes in referendums will update, not negate, the constitutional and legal acknowledgment of women – Seery Kearney
The March 8th referendums aim to update—not erase—women's representation in our Constitution, enhancing equality while preserving parental rights, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Community sporting facilities can play important role in preventing drug use – Seery Kearney
Support for sports and community infrastructure must be taken seriously as an essential part of the preventative support measures against drug use, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Smartphone guideline uptake within schools vital for young minds in the digital age – Seery Kearney
Schools and parents must commit to limiting use of smartphones in classrooms to protect and safeguard children, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Assisted Human Reproduction amendments establish clear guidelines for surrogacy – Seery Kearney
The AHR legislation published yesterday provide a definite legal framework for future surrogacies - here in Ireland and abroad, according to a Fine Gael Senator.
New statutory agency must focus on delivering more refuge spaces for victims of domestic abuse – Seery Kearney
Cuan, the new statutory agency dedicated to tackling and reducing domestic, sexual and gender-based violence, must focus on accelerating the delivery of new refuge spaces throughout the country, according to a Fine Gael Senator.
Approval of surrogacy legislation will give certainty and legal protection to intended parents and children – Seery Kearney
The approval of amendments to surrogacy legislation will give much needed certainty and legal protection to intended parents and children, according to a Fine Gael Senator.