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Child Poverty In The UK

Budget neglected child poverty, committee says

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

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

Budget increased gap between rich and poor, says charity

Budget increased gap between rich and poor, says charity

Mon, 21 Aug, 2023

It says the Budget provided least for the large amount of workers earning around €15 to €20 per hour.

SVP sees 50% increase in calls for help with energy bills

SVP sees 50% increase in calls for help with energy bills

Tue, 23 May, 2023

The charity is presenting its data to the Oireachtas Committee on Environment and Climate Action on Tuesday

Government urged to use expected Budget surplus for 'social good'

Government urged to use expected Budget surplus for 'social good'

Wed, 19 Apr, 2023

Economic and social analyst with Social Justice Ireland, Colette Bennet called for an investigation into the “capacity” issues in relation to social and affordable housing.

Budget 2023: ‘Serious disappointment’ at reported €12 increase to welfare payments

Budget 2023: ‘Serious disappointment’ at reported €12 increase to welfare payments

Mon, 26 Sep, 2022

“We had members who were going out during the summer sales trying to buy extra duvets,” Sue Shaw of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament said.

'Huge deficit' in public transport provision in rural Ireland - report

'Huge deficit' in public transport provision in rural Ireland - report

Mon, 18 Jul, 2022

Nearly three quarters of all journeys taken in 2019 were by private car

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