Simon Harris statement on the Asylum process is a significant U-turn from Fine Gael. It’s an admission that Government has gotten it wrong. Indeed, Fine Gael had held the Ministry for Justice in the last Government and during that time the asylum process was allowed to proceed in chaos. It is the actions of Helen…
Government Doesn’t Know How Many IPAS Residents are Working – Tóibín
Aontú leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín has received an answer to a parliamentary question from the Minister of Justice where the Minister admits that “data on IPAS Accommodation residents and their employment status is not collated by the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS)”. According to An Teachta Tóibín ‘this is a startling revelation.…
How the political establishment shafted Maria Steen – Why a huge section of Irish people will now have no voice in this campaign
Maria Steen was blocked from the presidential election because the political establishment feared that she would win the arguments and potentially the presidential election. Maria is a bright, intelligent and articulate woman who would have made a big impact. More importantly she has a backbone and will stand up for what she believes in. That…
Search for the Remains of Another Child Highlights Failures in Protection Services – Tóibín
Aontú Leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín has called for a comprehensive review of Ireland’s child protection services, both in terms of resources and effectiveness. His call comes as Gardaí begin another search for the remains of a young boy in north Dublin. Tóibín stated: “It is a shockingly dark reality of modern Irish…
‘No child should be left waiting’
Harvey’s death shows urgent need for health system accountability, says Peadar Tóibín TD I want to convey my deepest sympathies to the family of Harvey Morrison Sherratt. It’s a disaster for any parent to lose their child. Harvey’s death is particularly heartbreaking given the suffering that he endured in his short life and the lack…




