Temera was one of the 1st students I recruited to turn to teaching, she texted me today with her results...5 years on, she is now officially a teacher. She will be a wonderful teacher. She has strength & courage & the qualifications now to be a teacher!I couldn't be more proud!
"My parents would’ve been amazing at, you know, encouraging us, but they wouldn’t have had the education to help with the Junior Cert"
Our article which interviewed teachers from working class backgrounds & their journeys to teaching was published today https://t.co/YvnZnnhKet
False prophets are peddling conspiracy theories about Ireland’s history. Here’s the truth | From Russell Brand to Steve Bannon, pundits are distorting our past oppression – when it should be a source of solidarity with refugees by the brilliant @EmmaDabiri https://t.co/w9IYjJCUqo
20th December 2023 will go down in history.
The day the EU reached a landmark agreement on a new set of rules to manage migration and asylum.
Europe has once again defied the odds.
I'm very proud that with the Migration & Asylum Pact, we have delivered and provided solutions.
A historic day or a breach of human rights? There can be no doubt that shared EU responsibility is vital, especially for countries like Malta, who are disproportionately overburdened. However, let's not forget these are people #inclusion#HumanRights
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President Higgins' Christmas Message 2023 is now available to watch.
"Let us embrace the values of tolerance and mutual respect, recognizing that our differences are the threads that weave the intricate rich fabric of our shared identity."
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From today, any employee suffering or at risk of domestic violence now has a right to five days paid leave.
Visit https://t.co/TnUnjcYi88 for more info.
To everyone travelling to Dublin Airport to welcome home personnel from Lebanon, the flight is on time and we are hoping to welcome them into the arrivals hall at 1115 hours. Looking forward to seeing you all there and giving them the welcome they deserve! 🇮🇪
Great news that @RodericOGorman - at the National Menopause Summit - announced that his department will be launching research and guidance on menopause & menstruation in workplaces early next year.
And delighted that it was our own members' survey that has sparked this off!
Congratulations to our @CYW_MU alum @Love1solidarity - Sen Eileen Flynn - who has been named as one of the 133 Women Who Change the World in 2023 by @diversein Global Diversity & Inclusion Embassy 👏👏👏
#KeepDoing
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In July I wrote to @Paschald underlining @IRLDeptPER commitments under National Action Plan Against Racism & Public Sector Duty. This widening of access to civil service is a very positive development that shows the State is embracing diversity @dcediy https://t.co/3Ye57AMaKC
Happy Navratri celebrations last night with Cork’s Indian Community, held at Nemo Rangers GAA club. Love and smiles with great friends. We cross borders between India, Pakistan in an Irish twist in dance and music. Love more, darlings 🫶🏾❤️🫶🏾