Barnardos

Our politicians think we are not interested in long-term policies. The election will test if their cynicism is justified

Two people a day became homeless last month on average

Child poverty intervention is in addition to hot meals pilot running in 36 primary schools

Tech giant funds education campaigns for children as it breaches data privacy laws

Children’s charity says waiting lists are the result of 16% increase in demand for supports

A teenager struggled for years searching for answers to the ‘puzzle’ of her adoption

Appropriate reparations required for ‘terrible aspects of our past,’ Minister says

Home for Good say wording should include right to dignity, shelter and safety

Barnardos chief Suzanne Connolly on the the impact of what happens behind closed doors

Call goes out for clothes, shoes, accessories, household goods, children’s toys and books

It would cost a relatively small amount to make primary school education truly free

Outgoing Barnardos chief executive says Ireland is no 'Republic of opportunity' for the poor

One-third of parents expect to have to take out loans to meet anticipated costs

Charlie Flanagan says it is highly likely that other agencies were involved

Current reporting model needs to be reformed due to errors, Minister says

National Early Years Strategy raised at Children’s Rights Alliance annual conference

Number of households paying €300 per week in rent has ‘shot up’

McGrath aims to set up inquiry into case of woman left with family despite abuse allegations

‘I wish I could put every child at risk of poverty on a hospital trolley,’ Finlay says

Move to insert park on part of Dublin city site earmarked for modern family court

Almost 1,000 high priority cases not yet assigned social workers at end of 2015, figures show

Service could be run by State or by existing private entity such as Barnardos

What supports are there for guardians, like this Galway couple who are caring for four bereaved nieces?

CSO income survey shows one-parent families twice as likely to be poor

Overhaul will include payments to guardians as well as their status, roles and responsibilities

Minister for Children defends Tusla over reduction in money for Catholic agency

Group criticises ‘exploitative, hurtful and dishonest’ use of children by No campaign

Campaign rejects assertion, saying ad ‘wildly misunderstood’

Donations may be made at Dublin’s Pro Cathedral or Barnardos’ shops

The festive-themed radio station has raised €500,000 for charity since it began seven years ago

Too many children are going to bed hungry, and it’s having a detrimental effect on their education. New initiatives are intended to change this

New facilities in after-hours care in primary schools are developing across Dublin city

Teachers bringing food to school for children who are regularly hungry

An only child and orphan, teenager John O’Connell has learned that it doesn’t help if you hide the pain

Head of service at Barnardos describes system as ‘chaotic’ and calls for regulation

Some children see violence and drug use in accommodation, says Fergus Finlay

The Late Late Toy Show takes place on Friday night. To celebrate, Anna Carey asks a selection of grown-ups about their favourite childhood Christmas toys

Families are reducing their food bills following cuts to their benefits

Exploitation raises questions about levels of care for the vulnerable