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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

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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 that suggested a ...

07 Sept 2023 at 16:31

National News

One-off payments lack ‘vision and ambition’, say opposition TDs

Representatives from opposition parties have said the Government’s budget package lacks ambition, and criticised the one-off payments as a failure to tackle long-term issues. Finance minister Michael McGrath unveiled the 14 billion euro budget ...

10 Oct 2023 at 19:02

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Children falling into poverty more quickly than rest of population, says charity

Children and young people are falling into poverty at a rate higher than that of Ireland’s general population, the Children’s Rights Alliance has said. It comes as the group launches a new Child Poverty Monitor – the first in a series of ...

13 Jul 2022 at 01:01

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

There are “still far too many” Irish children going to bed hungry in a country that is one of the wealthiest in the European Union, the Taoiseach has said. Simon Harris said he wants to make Ireland the best country to grow up in Europe....

23 May 2024 at 13:12

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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. The Economic and Social Research Institute has found that a second tier of means-tested child benefit would be the most ...

11 Sept 2025 at 16:47

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