Back to School Guide for Unmarried Parents For many single and unmarried parents, back-to-school season brings unique challenges. Aside from financial pressures, there are additional concerns surrounding custody, guardianship, and communication with schools. At Treoir, we aim to provide practical advice and support for unmarried parents on navigating these issues. This guide offers essential information … Read more
Q & A with Louise Bayliss Treoir is delighted to announce Louise Bayliss as the new Chairperson of the Board. With a strong background in social justice and a deep commitment to advocating for lone parent households, Louise brings a strong vision and leadership experience to the role. Treoir is very excited to utilise her … Read more
The government is going to be introducing the legislation based on the John O’Meara case for the Widow’s Pension for Cohabiting Couples before the summer recess. We want to make sure that as many surviving cohabitants are entitled to it as possible. Please fill out the survey so we can show the government how many … Read more
Minister Must Introduce Legislation Urgent for Cohabiting Couples’ Access to Widow’s Pension IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 21st, 2024. At their Annual General Meeting today Treoir, The National Information Service for Unmarried Families, has called on the Minister for Social Protection to urgently introduce legislation addressing the John O’Meara Supreme Court ruling for other cohabiting couples. … Read more
Shared Parenting Liaison Officer We are seeking a dynamic experienced professional, to join our team to promote shared parenting practices. The successful candidate will work with others to develop and deliver tailored supports to parents who do not live together but wish to share parenting. The successful candidate will have the requisite knowledge, experience, and … Read more
Applications are invited for the following full-time post Membership and Communications Officer Treoir seeks to employ a Membership and Communications Officer on a one-year fixed term contract. We are seeking a dynamic experienced professional to join our team. The successful candidate will play an active part in the implementation of Treoir’s strategic goals and have … Read more
Date: Wednesday, 28 February 2024 Time: 11.00am – 12.30pm Location: Men’s Development Network, Equality House, 49-50 O’Connell St, Waterford, X91 E866. A media briefing in support of the #YesYes referendum campaign will be hosted by Men’s Development Network (MDN) and Treoir, the National Information Service for Non-Marital Families, in Waterford this Wednesday, February 28th. Both organisations together … Read more
News release issued by Treoir Thursday, February 8th, 2024. Amendments will embed greater equality for families Child and Family support organisation Treoir today launched a public campaign to support ‘Yes’ votes in the two upcoming referendums on family and care. The referendums will take place on March 8th – and Treoir called on the public … Read more
John O’Meara Wins Case for Widow’s Pension for Cohabiting Parents in Supreme Court IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday January 22nd, 2024 Treoir is thrilled that John O’Meara and his children have won their case for Cohabiting Parents in the Supreme Court. Cohabiting parents with children are now entitled to the Widow/Widower’s Pension. “This is a hugely … Read more
