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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

Budget 2026: Homeless are invisible in the budget, organisations say

Budget 2026: Homeless are invisible in the budget, organisations say

Organisations are disappointed that there are no measures in place for the homeless in Budget 2026

Child poverty to be prioritised in Budget 2026 - Taoiseach

Child poverty to be prioritised in Budget 2026 - Taoiseach

Mr Martin said that in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, inflation had spiked “very, very” significantly, which had to be dealt with through targeted measures “to bring those figures down.”

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

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

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

Over 100,000 children living in poverty across Ireland

Over 100,000 children living in poverty across Ireland

Last government accused of ‘broken promises’ to children

Last government accused of ‘broken promises’ to children

Barnardos call on parties to offer 'concrete details' on plans for families in need

Barnardos call on parties to offer 'concrete details' on plans for families in need

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

Speaking on RTÉ radio’s Morning Ireland, Suzanne Connolly said there was now an opportunity for the political parties to clarify their plans.

Harris hints at measures to tackle child poverty in budget – but no two-tier child benefit

Harris hints at measures to tackle child poverty in budget – but no two-tier child benefit

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

The Taoiseach hinted at measures being taken in the budget in October to tackle child poverty.

Government ‘must do more’ on child poverty, Taoiseach says

Government ‘must do more’ on child poverty, Taoiseach says

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

There has been an increase in the number of children being deprived of basic essentials because of inflation, a report has said.

Labour call for children's charter to combat 'shameful levels' of child poverty

Labour call for children's charter to combat 'shameful levels' of child poverty

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

Children’s advocates like the Children’s Rights Alliance and other organisations had made such a recommendation in the past.

‘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

More than 40% of parents have reduced food intake to ensure their children are fed

More than 40% of parents have reduced food intake to ensure their children are fed

Tue, 27 Feb, 2024

Children's charity Barnardos said it was disturbing that so many parents were struggling to put food on the table for their children