Over the past few months the Taoiseach has made it clear that reducing child poverty and deprivation was a priority issue for his Government and Budget 2026. Last month the Minister for Social Protection published new ambitious child poverty targets.
Barnardos children’s charity has launched an exciting new fundraising campaign where you can turn your morning coffee, croissants, or cornflakes into a meaningful way to support vulnerable children in Ireland.
Ireland’s largest children charity Barnardos is calling on the Budget 2026 to help alleviate child poverty.
Barnardos is calling on the public to support its mission to change the lives of vulnerable children across Ireland this Giving Day Friday, 19th September. The children’s charity works with families who are affected by traumatic life situations, offering a range of professional early intervention specialist services; and practical and emotional support services in 56
Barnardos launch a Homelessness Briefing, revealing the harrowing real experiences of vulnerable families living in emergency accommodation.
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%)
‘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
Barnardos commissioned Amárach Research to carry out a nationally representative survey with 1,000 parents/guardians with children aged under 18 in their care. The survey was carried out in May this year. We discussed cost of living issues directly with parents in Barnardos services across the country and spoke to staff across our services to get their views on cost of living issues facing the families we support.
Barnardos Guardian ad Litem (GAL) service welcomes Tusla’s latest report into the review of Special Care published today.
This report highlights the need for mandated interagency collaboration, increased funding for the establishment of a centre of excellence ‘Special Care’ facility as well as the development of a range of residential services to meet the complex needs of this very vulnerable group of young people.
These residential units would include high support units to prevent some young people moving into Special Care as well as offering support to those discharged from Special Care.
Barnardos has released findings from their survey in their latest report: ‘Parental Mental Health and the Impact on Children’.
The children’s charity commissioned Amárach research to carry out a nationally representative survey of 390 parents across the country in March 2025.