Press Releases

16 February 2023. The National One Parent Family Alliance (NOPFA) is calling on Government to prioritise one parent families in the upcoming cost-of-living package. The lack of permanent, adequate and targeted measures in Budget 2023 has left these families vulnerable to further hardship in the coming weeks and months. Analysis from the Vincentian MESL Research

13 February 2023. Barnardos welcomes An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s comments regarding the extension of cost of living supports and recommends targeting measures at low income families. Barnardos CEO Suzanne Connolly said: “Continuing cost of living increases are affecting the vast majority of households, hitting the pockets of most families and reducing their levels of disposable income. “However,

Research shows 29% of parents skipped meals or reduced portion sizes so that their children would have enough to eat, in the last 12 months. ALDI reiterates its commitment to supporting Barnardos and helping tackle food poverty. A new survey launched today by national children’s charity Barnardos and leading grocery retailer ALDI Ireland, found that

31 January 2023. Barnardos welcomes the proposals brought to cabinet today by Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman to bring forward legislation designed to change the legal status of childminders. The move would make future regulation possible and allow for the National Childcare Scheme to be opened to more parents. Sharon Byrne, Barnardos Early Years Development Manager

24 January 2023: Barnardos is calling on Government to improve support for children in care experiencing mental health issues in response to the report by the Mental Health Commission which has highlighted significant deficits in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). The Mental Health Commission’s report yesterday was extremely concerning. When children are refused CAMHS

Wednesday 4th January: Barnardos children’s charity is calling on the public to donate any unwanted Christmas gifts to their shops. Whether it’s a jumper a size too small, perfume you already have or a book you’ve already read, it can be donated to one of Barnardos shops and will be greatly welcomed by staff. Every cent generated from

600 children and families from Finglas to benefit each year Thursday 8 December Barnardos and the Finglas West Family Resource Centre (FRC) are delighted to officially launch the new premises of the Finglas West FRC. Since 2018, the community initiative led by Barnardos and funded by Tusla, has engaged with 2,400 children, parents and carers.    Research conducted by Dublin North City Children and

Barnardos children’s charity welcomes the publication of the Department of Education’s new Action Plan on Bullying. Society and children’s experiences of bullying has changed considerably since the publication of the last Action Plan in 2013, most notably in relation to social media and online interactions. The children’s charity says this refreshed strategy will better represent

The Children’s Charity Calls for more investment in Supporting Children Living with Domestic Violence and Recovering from Trauma. As part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2022, Empower Kids Project and Barnardos children’s charity are calling for greater support for children experiencing domestic violence and abuse, and additional research to establish the