Child poverty in Ireland

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed that tackling child poverty will be a key priority in the upcoming budget, with significant enhancements planned for family support payments. Speaking on RTÉ Radio’s Morning Ireland, Mr Martin outlined plans for “significant moves” in child support payments and working family payments, alongside the development of a second-tier payment system. … Read more

The number of children living in consistent poverty in Ireland has risen to over 100,000, representing a staggering increase of 45,107 children compared to the previous year, according to a new report highlighting the deepening crisis facing Irish families. The alarming statistics emerge from the Children’s Rights Alliance’s annual Child Poverty Monitor report, which reveals … Read more