Simon Harris “There’s Always Challenges.”

Kathryn Thomas sits down with Tánaiste Simon Harris to discuss balancing a political life with parenting in the digital age. They explore the current economic pressures on Irish families, such as the challenges of securing quality childcare, especially those without local family support. Tánaiste Harris outlines his long-term focus, including his proposed initiatives such as under-16 social media restrictions and new financial incentives for families in his upcoming budget next October.Kathryn and Harris delve into the critical issue of online safety for young people, discussing the need to protect children from addictive algorithms. They also examine the important role of nutrition in school meals, the impact of artificial intelligence, and finally when we might finally see the Children’s Hospital open its doors…Presented in association with Mater Private Network.'Are We There Yet? with Kathryn Thomas' is an Onic Original podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.