One-Parent Families Must Be Prioritised in Budget 2024
Press release – National One Parent Family Alliance One-Parent Families Must Be Prioritised in Budget 2024 Wednesday 12th July 2023 The National One Parent Family Alliance (NOPFA)an alliance of civil society organisations concerned about the high levels of poverty experienced by lone parents and their children is calling on Government to urgently prioritise one-parent families in Budget […]
State of the World’s Fathers Final Report
State of the World Fathers Final Report
The State of the World’s Fathers Ireland report is to be launched by the Men’s Development Network and Treoir at a public event in the EPIC Centre Dublin on Friday 16th of June at 10 AM
Research shows that a majority of Fathers would be willing to choose family over career. The State of the World’s Fathers Ireland report is to be launched by the Men’s Development Network and Treoir at a public event in the EPIC Centre Dublin on Friday 16th of June at 10 AM. This research is part […]
What Matters Most to Children is the Quality of Their Family Relationships
Wednesday 24th of May 2023 “Professor Golombok’s research proves that children’s well-being is much more dependent on the quality of the relationships they have in their families than the specific family type they are raised in.” Damien Peelo, CEO of Treoir announced today. Treoir welcomes Dr. Susan Golombok, Professor Emerita of Family Research and former […]
Dr. Joe Whelan at Treoir’s Perspectives on Child Poverty seminar | 18 May
Child Poverty worsening in Ireland and needs response
Call for focus on Child Poverty in Budget 2024 ‘Minimum Standard of Living’ needed for all Families Alarming increases in child poverty are in urgent need of a Government response – and should be a major focus of Budget 2024. That’s according to Child and Family support organisation Treoir which is hosting a national seminar […]
Upcoming Policy Seminar: Perspectives on Child Poverty from Parents’ Lived Experience
Perspectives on Child Poverty from Parents’ Lived Experience – May 18th 9.30-1pm Treoir examines the impact of child poverty on children and parents, work and the welfare system, and its effect on social inclusion. Register for Perspectives on Child Poverty from Parents’ Lived Experience Dr. Tricia Kielthy, Head of Social Justice and Policy at St […]
Parents Sharing Custody Should Finalize Christmas Access As Soon as Possible
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday 13th of December 2022 “In the best interests of your children, parents sharing access and custody should make sure their Christmas arrangements are agreed upon in advance.” Damien Peelo, CEO of Treoir stated. With Christmas Day falling on a weekend this year, it’s especially important parents sharing custody talk to each other […]
Treoir Welcomes the Report from Child Maintenance Review Group and Look Forward to Examining Further
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday 16 November 2022 Treoir welcomes the publication today of the Department of Justice’s report from the Child Maintenance Review Group chaired by Justice Catherine Murphy. The report outlines the extensive work done by Justice Murphy and the review group. “This important publication will require careful consideration but Treoir is pleased to […]
Treoir Calls on All Parties to Support the Surviving Cohabitant’s Pension Bill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday 26th of October 2022 “The government must support the Social Welfare (Surviving Cohabitant’s Pension) Bill to end the discrimination against cohabiting couples and their children.” Damien Peelo stated, CEO of Treoir, The National Information Service for Unmarried Parents. “As Johnny O’Meara’s case in the High Court was recently rejected, it is […]