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Barnardos says historic high of children in homelessness is damaging childhoods

August 28, 2025

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

August 13, 2025

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

August 6, 2025

‘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 Cost of Living 2025 report reveals almost half of families going without or cutting down on basic essentials

July 8, 2025

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 welcomes Tusla’s report into the review of Special Care published today

May 20, 2025

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 Report Reveals One in Two Parents Have Experienced Poor Mental Health

May 15, 2025

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.

Smallest Feet, Biggest Impact: Join the Barnardos Big Toddle!

May 1, 2025

Barnardos Ambassador Louise Duffy helps mark Barnardos Big Toddle, a fun half-mile sponsored walk for crèche and pre-school aged children  

Launch of Barnardos TLC Kidz Programme Wexford

April 16, 2025

Launch of Barnardos Programme to support children and mothers in recovery from domestic violence and abuse in Wexford.

Barnardos Calls for Targeted Supports for Struggling Families in response to concerning CSO SILC Statistics

March 20, 2025

Barnardos children’s charity responds to latest CSO wellbeing statistics published today. The results from the statistics published today show the damaging impact living in poverty and deprivation is having on children across the country.

Beverley McMackin (Stafford)

March 19, 2025

Barnardos would like to offer sincere condolences to the family and friends of our much loved colleague Beverley McMackin (Stafford). It is with deep sadness that we have learned of the death of our much loved and valued colleague Bev. Bev has worked to improve the lives of children, families and the community in Finglas for more than 20 years.

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Barnardos says historic high of children in homelessness is damaging childhoods

Heinz Study Reveals 88% of Kids in Ireland Crave Family Connection During Mealtimes, But Instead Many Are On Phones Or Watching Tv

Barnardos Back to School Survey reveals 54% of School Parents are Worried About Costs as Families Turn to Savings, Loans and Cutbacks

Barnardos Cost of Living 2025 report reveals almost half of families going without or cutting down on basic essentials

Barnardos welcomes Tusla’s report into the review of Special Care published today

Barnardos Report Reveals One in Two Parents Have Experienced Poor Mental Health

Smallest Feet, Biggest Impact: Join the Barnardos Big Toddle!

Launch of Barnardos TLC Kidz Programme Wexford

Barnardos Calls for Targeted Supports for Struggling Families in response to concerning CSO SILC Statistics

Beverley McMackin (Stafford)

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