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'We need to get angry' - Rising child poverty in Northern Ireland prompts call for action

There have been calls for action and demonstrations over the number of children in Northern Ireland who are living in poverty. Koulla Yiasouma, Commissioner for Children and Young People, said between 20-25% have been living in poverty consistently ...

08 Aug 2022 at 18:24

Families going without food and heating, cost of living crisis survey reveals

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Parents and children going without food and heating, cost of living crisis survey reveals

Almost two thirds of parents (63%) stated they and their children had to go without essentials such as heat, electricity, food and clothing over the past 6 months due to cost of living increases. The stark finding is contained in Barnardos Cost of ...

02 Jun 2022 at 11:32

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Poverty risk for unemployed would have doubled without Covid income supports - CSO

The rate of unemployed people at risk of poverty would have almost doubled without Covid-19 income supports. That's according to the Survey on Income and Living Conditions (SILC) 2021, released today (Friday May 6) by the Central Statistics ...

06 May 2022 at 16:44

National News

Up to 70% of Irish homes could end up in energy poverty

Almost 70 per cent of households could be facing energy poverty in worst-case scenarios drawn up by a State energy crisis group. If energy prices continue to rise then 69.2 per cent of households would be spending more than 10 per cent of ...

24 Aug 2022 at 11:33

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'Deeply concerned' - Nearly 50 organisatons call on Government to demand action on energy crisis

As the Government’s major public consultation on Energy Poverty closes today, and with just 3 weeks to the Budget, 42 civil society organisations have written to the Government to demand action to protect our most vulnerable and protect ...

05 Sept 2022 at 13:45

National News

One million Irish people at risk of poverty due to 'inadequate housing subsidies'

Almost one-fifth of the population is living below the poverty line in Ireland when housing costs are factored in. Latest research from Social Justice Ireland (SJI) also found that an extra 300,000 people were forced into poverty last ...

10 Jan 2022 at 12:08

National News

Quarter of people with chronic health problems cannot afford to heat homes – CSO

Almost a quarter of households with a person with a chronic health condition said they are unable to keep their home warm enough, according to new figures. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) on Monday published figures that indicate ...

24 Apr 2023 at 11:57

National News

Research finds number of Irish families in fuel poverty doubled in past year

The number of Irish families unable to hear their homes more than doubled in the past year, according to research commissioned by Friends of the Earth. The Government’s new climate and energy poverty plans are failing to combat both ...

14 Mar 2023 at 12:01

National News

Ministers say means-tested child benefit is ‘worthy of consideration’

A means-tested child welfare payment is “worthy of consideration” in budget talks, the Taoiseach has said following a recommendation by a think tank. The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) published a report on Thursday ...

07 Sept 2023 at 16:31

National News

Householders could go into winter with ‘mountain’ of energy debt arrears

People could face heading into next winter already saddled with “mountains” of energy bill arrears, TDs and senators have been warned. In an appearance before the committee on environment and climate action, the poverty charity ...

23 May 2023 at 14:09

National News

Free period products to be rolled out at Irish universities to combat period indignity

Free period products will be rolled out at many Irish universities and colleges in a bid to ensure students are not disadvantaged due to their period. That's according to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research,...

07 May 2024 at 15:38

National News

‘We have lots of people coming for the first time’ – charity boss on rising need

The last year could prove to have been one of St Vincent de Paul’s busiest – with half a million people thought to have contacted the charity looking for help. Rose McGowan, national president of the anti-poverty charity, has ...

01 Jan 2024 at 11:00

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