Because Childhood lasts a Lifetime
Because Childhood Lasts A Lifetime
Because Childhood Lasts A Lifetime
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Latest News
Barnardos response to Survey on Income and Living Conditions 2025
Barnardos children’s charity responds to today’s Survey on Income and Living Conditions (SILC) 2025 by the CSO. The charity is concerned to see the number of children at risk of poverty in Ireland increased in 2025 (from 15.3% to 16.9). The survey shows that just over one in six children were at risk of poverty last year. This would have been significantly higher, almost one in five children (19.2%), if it wasn’t for cost of living measures in Budget 2025.
The Taoiseach’s State apology for Survivors of Institutional abuse highlights Barnardos Boarded Out Practical Support Service for individual’s boarded out as children
In response to Taoiseach’s apology on behalf of the Government to survivors of institutional abuse, Barnardos wants to reach out to those affected to offer a free and confidential service The Taoiseach gave specific mention to those who had been boarded out as children and highlighted supports available through Barnardos. Please call (01) 813 4100
Barnardos responds to ESRI School Absenteeism Report in February
The concerning findings published today by the ESRI show the considerable impact school absenteeism and reduced school attendance can have on academic attainment, future stress and life satisfaction levels among other outcomes.