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40% of parents borrowed money to buy essentials - report

One third of parents went into arrears on energy bills due to insufficient income in the 12 months to April this year, according to Barnardos.

Ireland • 08 Jul

Fórsa pay dispute at Barnardos resolved

A pay dispute involving members of the Fórsa trade union working at children's charity Barnardos has been resolved.

Business • 27 Jun

While the ceremonies may be spiritually priceless, the overall cost has a very real bottom line.

Praying the price: The cost of Communions & Confirmations

Communions and Confirmations often come with a less heavenly side - the price tag.

Business • 30 Mar

The charity worked with 26,009 children and adults last year (stock photo)

Number of people supported by Barnardos up 25% in 2023

There was a 25% increase in the number of people supported by Barnardos last year.

Ireland • 20 Nov 24

Barnardos is calling for social welfare to be benchmarked to the minimum essential standards of living (Stock image)

47% of families cut back on essentials, says Barnardos

Daily struggles for some households are having negative social, emotional and cognitive impacts on parents and children, according to a new survey from children's charity Barnardos.

Ireland • 29 May 24

The charity has seven shops around the country

Barnardos shops accepting unwanted Christmas gifts

Barnardos children's charity is calling on the public to donate any unwanted Christmas gifts to their shops.

Business • 29 Dec 23

The survey found that between October and November last year, food poverty worsened for children and families across the country

Number of parents using food banks doubles in 2022

The number of parents using food banks more than doubled last year, according to Barnardos.

Ireland • 08 Feb 23

Sarah, a mother of four in rural Wexford, has been hit by the rising costs of fuel and food

Parent says Govt 'out of touch' on back-to-school costs

A mother of four from rural Wexford believes the Government is out of touch with the financial challenges facing families due to the rising costs of fuel and food.

Ireland • 26 Jul 22

The survey found the majority of parents felt they had insufficient information about their child's return to school

Parents worry about children's return to school - study

Half of all parents are worried about their children returning to school, according to a survey published by Barnardos.

Ireland • 30 Jul 20

The campaign groups say families risk losing their incomes and their homes

Concerns for vulnerable families over childcare access

Eight organisations who work with vulnerable families, have written to the new Minister for Children, Roderic O'Gorman, warning that difficulties in accessing childcare may lead to "families losing their incomes and their homes".

News • 03 Jul 20

84% of families responding said children missed their friends

Kids missing friends and worrying for elders - survey

A survey from children's charity Barnardos has found that Irish kids are missing friends and school, while also worrying for the health of their older family members during the pandemic.

Coronavirus • 28 May 20

Barnardos dealt with 17,799 families last year

Barnardos sees 16% rise in demand for services in 2018

The children's charity Barnardos dealt with a record number of cases in 2018.

Ireland • 10 Sep 19

Barnardos said the cost would account for just 0.2% of the Dept of Education's overall budget

Govt urged to make school books free at primary level

Children's charity Barnardos has called on the Government to make school books free for primary school children, which is said would be the first step in creating a free education system.

Education • 01 Aug 19

Barnardos provided practical and emotional supports to children and parents

Record numbers turn to Barnardos for support in 2017

A record number of children and families turned to Barnardos for help in 2017 according to the charity's annual report published today.

Barnardos • 11 Sep 18

Barnardos says 'children have a right to genuinely free education, and Ireland can easily afford it'

School costs forcing parents into debt - survey

Children's charity Barnardos has said that an increasing number of parents are being forced into debt to cover the cost of sending their children to school.

Education • 02 Aug 18

Some parents cut down on daily expenses to equip children for school

Parents cut daily expenses over back-to-school costs

Almost half of parents who took part in a survey on back-to-school costs said they cut down on daily expenses or forgo other bills in order to equip their children for school.

News • 02 Aug 17

Fergus Finlay said that the number of children living in consistent poverty would fill Croke Park twice over

Demand for Barnardos' services up 8% last year

A leading charity executive has said that the number of children living in consistent poverty would fill Croke Park twice over.

News • 03 Jan 17

One in ten parents go into debt to provide for back-to-school costs, according to Barnardos

Barnardos: School costs pushing families into debt

Barnardos has called on the Government to reduce the burden of school costs on parents.

News • 03 Aug 16

Fergus Finlay said Barnardos have been made aware of a number of cases similar to the treatment of 'Grace'

Calls for foster care abuse inquiry to be widened

The Chief Executive of the children's charity, Barnardos, Fergus Finlay, has said any inquiry into foster homes must be widened.

News • 04 Feb 16

Parents want a national strategy for using digital devices in schools

Pupils have uneven access to technology - survey

A survey by children's charity Barnardos has found that just a quarter of young people have access to tablets and ebooks in schools.

News • 07 May 15

The School Costs Survey found basic costs for pupils ranged from €345 for those in primary school to €735 for secondary school

Surveys show school costs a significant burden

Two new surveys have found the cost of sending children to school continues to be a significant burden for all families.

News • 29 Jul 14

Enda Kenny said the Government is determined to respond to homelessness crisis urgently

Taoiseach admits housing crisis not acceptable

The Taoiseach has said the number of people becoming homeless on a daily basis is not sustainable or acceptable, and said the Government will deal with it.

News • 19 May 14

Barnardos said the back to school cost for a primary school child can be up to €400

174,000 families apply for back-to-school payments

Up to 180,000 families will receive back-to-school payments this year to help cover the costs of the new school year.

News • 26 Aug 13

Cost of sending a first year child to secondary school is as high as €800

Parents concerned over rise of school costs

A new study has found that the average cost of sending a first year student to secondary school is almost €800.

News • 01 Aug 13

Emily Logan said there are still problems in foster care services

Logan seeks after-care for separated children

Ombudsman for Children Emily Logan has called for legislation that would oblige the State to provide care for separated children once they turn 18 instead of treating them like adult asylum seekers.

News • 03 Apr 13