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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Judge Upheld Department of Social Protections Right To Discriminate Against Parents Who Are Not Married To Each Other PRESS RELEASE Friday 7th of October 2022 John O’Meara, widower and father of three young children, has lost his case against the State following ruling today in favour of the interpretation of the Social Welfare Consolidation Act, … Read more
Budget 2023 Must Emphasise Housing, Food & Energy Security for Lone Parents FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday 19th of September 2022 “The government risks dramatically increasing child poverty if they do not prioritise the housing and cost of living crises in Budget 2023,” Damien Peelo, CEO of Treoir has stated. Even before the pandemic and Ukrainian … Read more
Discrimination Based on Marital Status Disadvantages Children FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4th July 2022 Treoir, the National Information Service for Unmarried Parents, welcomes Johnny O’Meara’s case in the High Court on July 5th and 6th. Johnny O’Meara has taken the case after he was denied the Widower’s pension and Bereavement grant from the Department of Social Protection … Read more
IMMEDIATE RELEASE 31st May 2022 The exclusive protection of the family based on marriage must be removed through a constitutional referendum, Treoir’s AGM and launch of the annual report will hear today. “This relegates families not based on marriage to a secondary status, deemed not deserving of Constitutional status nor the associated protections.” Professor Louise … Read more
Treoir Calls on Minister McEntee to Review Legal Aid system without delay 31 March 2022 IMMEDIATE RELEASE Treoir, a national organisation working with unmarried parents, is concerned about the announcement that the review of the legal aid system has been delayed. The review was initially scheduled for quarter 3 of 2021, but yesterday Minister for Justice … Read more