Search for mother and baby homes speaker:Michael Harty (KildareStreet.com)

Tuam Mother and Baby Home: Statements (25 Oct 2018): Michael Harty: I welcome the Government’s decision to carry out a full forensic excavation and DNA testing of children’s remains at the site of the Tuam mother and baby home. I know the Minister recognises it will be a huge logistic and scientific undertaking. It is an extremely important decision and is the correct response by the Minister. This episode in our past is a gigantic blot on...
Maternity Leave and Benefit: Motion [Private Members] (5 Apr 2017): Michael Harty: I will speak in favour of the motion. The Rural Independent Group is also fully in favour of the motion. I thank Deputy Catherine Martin for tabling it. Care of family and children is enshrined in our Constitution and the birth of a baby is the most significant event in a family's life journey. The proper care and nurturing of a baby by bonding between mother and baby is critical to the...

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