Government confirms increase to Child Support Payments after axing two-tier payment plan
Sinn Féin warns hard-hit families got ‘no relief’ Families receiving the Working Family Payment have qualified for another social welfare boost, and the payment date has been confirmed. In yesterday’s Budget announcement, Social Protection Minister Dara Calleary said he was introducing “over €320 million in targeted measures to alleviate child poverty”. He went on to […]
10 months ago
Parents left in ‘crazy scenarios’ due to childcare costs amid urgent call for change
Major concerns are being raised around the current costs for parents who are in need of childcare on a regular basis. Many couples are being faced with the decision of whether or not they can actually afford to have children in what has been described as a ‘crazy scenario’ for young people. Sinn Féin spokesperson […]
3 years ago
Plans to transform ‘crucial’ mental health services for Ireland’s youth announced
“Young people deserve a health service that works for them” Sinn Féin has outlined a plan to transform mental health services for children and youths across Ireland as they are in a state of “crisis”. During an event in Dublin yesterday, health spokesperson, David Cullinane TD launched the new plan and outlined some of the […]
3 years ago
Sinn Féín calls for investigation into lack of ICU beds for children
Ireland’s healthcare system has been buckling under pressure for too long. There has been uproar in Ireland following the passing of 10-year-old Vivienne Murphy. Vivienne passed away after contracting Strep A in 2019, but her parents have recently spoken out about her untimely death in a bid to raise awareness about Strep A, as well […]
3 years ago
Government’s five-day domestic violence leave plan criticised
The policy has inched closer to becoming law. Yesterday, the Irish Government introduced a new domestic violence leave policy to the committee stage in the Dáil. This proposed law would give survivors of domestic abuse five days of paid time off, and it would form part of the Work-Life Balance Bill. However, as it reaches […]
4 years ago
Mary Lou McDonald calls for changes to Back-to-School Allowance
Mary Lou McDonald said middle-income families are being left behind. Mary Lou McDonald has called for the Back-to-School Allowance to be extended. She stressed that middle-income families are being left behind when it comes to school support. Earlier this week, Minister Norma Foley revealed that the allowance would be increased by €100 per child. Foley […]
4 years ago