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Dublin West TD @greenparty_ie, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth. https://t.co/OuxkIsiTUd
Feb 26, 2021 9 tweets 2 min read
People in Ireland want to see Direct Provision ended.

I am absolutely committed to dismantling the failed system and replacing it with a new model that is rooted in human rights.

#EndingDirectProvision Today, we are making a new commitment to all those seeking refuge in Ireland. We will end Direct Provision.

Read our plan here:

gov.ie/en/press-relea…

#EndingDirectProvision
Oct 13, 2020 11 tweets 2 min read
I’ve seen concern expressed here about the legislation proposed on the Mother and Baby Homes Commission database bill. Given Ireland’s history, I can completely understand the concern around this. I’d like to take a moment to clarify what we’re doing, and why we’re doing it. Simply put, the bill being brought forward is needed to preserve access to invaluable information now and into the future, and not to put it beyond reach as has been reported