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Barnardos says historic high of children in homelessness is damaging childhoods
28.08.25 Barnardos children’s charity has today highlighted that the ever-increasing number of children in homelessness is damaging childhoods across the country. The latest homelessness data figures from the Department of Housing are expected to reach over the unprecedented milestone of 5,000 (almost double the number five years ago). The children’s charity is calling on the Government
Heinz Study Reveals 88% of Kids in Ireland Crave Family Connection During Mealtimes, But Instead Many Are On Phones Or Watching Tv
Heinz and Barnardos reunite for the fourth year to launch limited-edition ‘Heinz Meanz Mealz’ Beanz three-packs, supporting vulnerable families across Ireland New Heinz data reveals 88% of children surveyed in Ireland believe it’s important for families to eat together and 57% say their favourite part is talking about their day Yet 1 in 5 (16%)
Barnardos Back to School Survey reveals 54% of School Parents are Worried About Costs as Families Turn to Savings, Loans and Cutbacks
‘I will not pay gas and electric bill in August, I will borrow a loan and use instalments to get as much as I can for back to school items. I will go into debt until March the following year until it’s all paid back, then it repeats again in August. My worries are if