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Latest News
Barnardos Back to School Survey 2026
Barnardos has today launched its Back to School Survey 2026. Results continue to show that parents are concerned about meeting costs this year with primary school parents particularly worried about the cost of uniforms and many secondary school parents concerned about how to meet the cost of digital devices.
Barnardos raises concern over delay of Housing Action Plan on Child and Family Homelessness
Barnardos is raising concern as the publication of the long overdue Housing Action Plan has been delayed until September and a further increase in the monthly homelessness figures is to be expected when published this Friday. The number of children in Ireland living in emergency accommodation during the summer holidays is deeply concerning, damaging childhoods and distressing parents across the country.
Barnardos announces the retirement of Chief Executive, Suzanne Connolly
After more than 40 years of dedicated service to children and families, including almost a decade as Chief Executive, Barnardos Ireland announces that Suzanne Connolly will retire on July 31st.