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Barnardos report finds parents under 'considerable financial pressure' with back-to-school costs

A report from the children's charity Barnardos has found that parents are under 'considerable financial pressure' due to the rising cost of living. The survey, in which 1,000 parents took part, examined the basic cost of sending a child to primary ...

26 Jul 2022 at 12:05

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 ...

02 Jun 2022 at 11:32

National News

Families in Leinster worry about not being able to provide food for their children

New research launched today by national children’s charity Barnardos and leading grocery retailer Aldi Ireland, found that a quarter of Leinster parents often worry about not being able to provide food for their children and nearly three in 10 ...

22 Feb 2022 at 11:44

National News

Inflation heightens parents’ worries about back-to-school costs – survey

Half of primary and two-thirds of secondary school parents said they are worried about meeting back-to-school costs for the coming academic year, according to a survey. The back-to-school survey also found that 35% of primary school and 50% ...

02 Aug 2023 at 00:01

Arts & Entertainment

Christmas FM raised €325,000 for charities over the festive period in 2023

Christmas FM, Ireland’s favourite festive radio station, which officially ‘Switches Christmas On’ around the country every year, is delighted to announce that it raised €324,000 in 2023 for The Magic of Christmas appeal which raises funds ...

23 Jan 2024 at 12:49

National News

Children's charity appeals for donations of unwanted Christmas gifts

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 already read, it can be donated to one of ...

29 Dec 2023 at 10:37

National News

‘Logistical complications’ to school meals during holidays

There may be “logistical complications” to rolling out the State’s hot school meals programme to children during the holiday period, the Taoiseach said. Leo Varadkar said the government would examine the proposal, but that other ...

24 May 2023 at 17:31

National News

High percentage of parents don't have enough food to feed their children

Just over one in four parents felt they didn’t have enough food to feed their children over the past year, new research from children's charity Barnardos has found. The cost of living crisis had also led to 41% of parents ...

04 Nov 2022 at 13:37

Your Community

Demand for food supports in Ireland expected to rise by almost 60% in the coming months

Demand from families seeking help with food supports for their children is anticipated to rise by 57% in the coming months, according to a recent survey by children’s charity Barnardos. The survey, carried out in ...

27 Oct 2020 at 15:48

Schools

Back to School Survey highlights the impact of school closures and suggests anxious weeks ahead

Worry and lack of clarity about children going back to school during the Covid-19 pandemic have become parents’ top concern in this year’s Barnardos annual Back to School Survey. The survey also highlighted that ...

31 Jul 2020 at 16:35

Home

Big Toddle for Barnardos set to attract at least 1,200 Laois toddlers

At least 1,200 toddlers are set to take part in the Barnardos Big Toddle fundraiser In its 14th year, this May and June will see up to 50,000 toddlers nationwide - including 1,189 toddlers in Laois – lace up ...

02 May 2017 at 15:46

Covid-19

Tips to help parents manage children's screentime through the coronavirus Covid-19 outbreak

The children's charity Barnardos had issued advice to parents to help them manage their children's screen time during the coronavirus Covid-19 restrictions. Suzanne Connolly is Barnardos CEO. “As we face ...

19 Mar 2020 at 16:27

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