Mayo Fine Gael Deputy Keira Keogh has been appointed Chair of the Select Committee on Children and Equality by Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Harris.
A passionate advocate for accessible, affordable, and high-quality childcare, Deputy Keogh has consistently campaigned for policies that prioritise children’s rights and wellbeing, including safeguarding children online.
“I am determined to advance the Programme for Government commitments, including the €200 monthly cap on childcare costs,” said Deputy Keogh. “Just last week, I met with two young mothers in Westport, who do not know what they will do when their maternity leave finishes in September as they have no access to childcare. Affordable, accessible, and high-quality childcare for every family in Ireland must be achieved. We must grow state involvement and investment in the childcare sector, while maintaining partnership with our private providers.
In her new role, Deputy Keogh says she is looking forward to working with key stakeholders like Coimisiún na Meán to improve online safety frameworks that protect children and young people in the digital space and Tusla to strengthen safeguarding structures, ensuring every child in need is protected by responsive and resilient systems.
