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‘Welfare cheats’ campaign temporarily weakened belief in support – study

‘Welfare cheats’ campaign temporarily weakened belief in support – study

There is ‘solid’ backing in Ireland for enhancing welfare benefits above the European average, according to the Esri research.

Budget neglected child poverty, committee says

Budget neglected child poverty, committee says

The Government has billed the spending and tax measures as focusing on the most vulnerable in society

Taoiseach ‘working on’ scheme similar to second tier of child benefit

Taoiseach ‘working on’ scheme similar to second tier of child benefit

The Taoiseach has signalled there will be ‘something’ similar to a second tier of child benefit in the Budget.

New child poverty target ‘ambitious’, Taoiseach says

New child poverty target ‘ambitious’, Taoiseach says

One in five children live below poverty line after housing costs, report says

One in five children live below poverty line after housing costs, report says

A fifth of people deemed at risk of poverty in eight-year period, says study

A fifth of people deemed at risk of poverty in eight-year period, says study

Suicide rates ‘three times higher’ in North’s most deprived areas

Suicide rates ‘three times higher’ in North’s most deprived areas

Child poverty higher in Northern Ireland than Republic, report shows

Child poverty higher in Northern Ireland than Republic, report shows

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

Child income poverty has fluctuated more in Northern Ireland than in the Republic of Ireland, according to a new report.

Budget tax and welfare changes will lead to ‘small income gains’ – ESRI

Budget tax and welfare changes will lead to ‘small income gains’ – ESRI

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

The Economic and Social Research Institute calculated that over the last five budgets households are worse off by about 0.7 per cent of disposable income.

Lack of local authority housing is failing more and more children, ombudsman says

Lack of local authority housing is failing more and more children, ombudsman says

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024

Dr Niall Muldoon was speaking as he officially opened Houben House in Dublin, which houses 62 families.

Concern Worldwide reaches 30 million people in 26 countries during 2023

Concern Worldwide reaches 30 million people in 26 countries during 2023

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

The numbers of people globally who are in need of humanitarian assistance at the end of 2023 has reached 363.3 million – an increase of 37 million over the year.

‘Too many’ Irish children going to bed hungry in one of wealthiest EU states

‘Too many’ Irish children going to bed hungry in one of wealthiest EU states

Thu, 23 May, 2024

Simon Harris said he wants to make Ireland the best country to grow up in Europe.

Children being left in poverty despite recovering economy, says charity

Children being left in poverty despite recovering economy, says charity

Mon, 20 May, 2024

The Children’s Rights Alliance made the claim as it launched its third Poverty Monitor on Monday.

One in five children experiencing enforced deprivation – report

One in five children experiencing enforced deprivation – report

Mon, 20 May, 2024

Over 260,000 children were found to be living in enforced deprivation last year, according to research from the Children's Rights Alliance

‘We have lots of people coming for the first time’ – SVP

‘We have lots of people coming for the first time’ – SVP

Mon, 01 Jan, 2024

SVP president Rose McGowan said more people in work who need help are coming to them