"The odds of either of us making a success of our lives had all the cards stacked against us"

Following his Oscar nomination this week, Irish actor Barry Keoghan was mentioned in UK Parliament on Thursday (26 January).

Keoghan received the nod from the Academy Awards for his scene-stealing turn as the character of Dominic in Irish comedy-drama The Banshees of Inisherin (you can read more about Ireland's success at the nominations right here).

The actor, who spent seven years in foster care growing up, was referenced in UK Parliament by Scottish MP Chris Law as he discussed the treatment of children in social care settings.