
for unmarried parents
and their children
About Treoir
We provide a free, confidential, specialist information service for unmarried parents, living together or apart, their extended families and those working with them.
Information is available on Legal, Social Welfare and Parenting issues.
Latest News & Events
Call for an emergency ‘pandemic-type response’ to Family Homelessness
News release issued by Treoir Thursday, March 6th, 2025. Immediate measures needed to mitigate impact of Homelessness on Children A call has been made for an urgent and dramatic response to address family homelessness – similar to emergency measures taken during the Covid pandemic. Speaking at a special event on...
Read MoreTreoir welcomes progress on Bereaved Partners Pension Bill – but calls for Consultation
News Release issued by Treoir Tuesday March 4th 2025. Treoir has today welcomed progress on payment of the Bereaved Partners Pension to unmarried partners, but has called for consultation before final details come into effect. Treoir’s statement follows news today that the Cabinet has approved that a Bill be published which...
Read MoreWe’re Hiring! Office Administrator
Applications are invited for the following full-time post Office Administrator Treoir is seeking a dynamic, experienced person to join our team based in Dublin. The successful candidate will play an active part in the implementation of Treoir’s goals and have a particular responsibility for ensuring the smooth running of the...
Read MoreWe’re Hiring! Communications and Membership Officer
Applications are invited for the following full-time post Membership and Communications Officer Treoir seeks to employ a Membership and Communications Officer to the end of December 2025 with the opportunity to extend the contract for 3 years dependent on funding. We are seeking a dynamic experienced professional to join our...
Read MoreCall to Enact Bereaved Partners Pension Bill
News release issued by Treoir For Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025. Call to Enact Bereaved Partners Pension Bill A year after Court ruling Bereaved Partners Bill has still not passed A call has been made to urgently enact the Bereaved Partners Pension Bill – which has yet to come into law...
Read MoreShared Parenting This Christmas
Plan Ahead for Shared Parenting This Christmas 6th December 2024 With Christmas around the corner, Treoir, the National Information Service for parents who are not married to each other and their children, is urging parents who share parenting responsibilities to plan early and communicate effectively to ensure a happy and...
Read MoreGeneral Election 2024 – Treoir’s Election Manifesto
Treoir’s General Election 2024 Manifesto: Prioritising Families In our General Election 2024 Manifesto, Treoir lays out our key asks to the new government to create a fairer Ireland for all families. We’re advocating for policies to reduce poverty among single-parent families, make childcare affordable, address the housing crisis, and reform...
Read MoreGeneral Election 2024 – Canvas Card for Families
General Election 2024 – Canvas Card for Parents With the general election around the corner, this is a unique chance to ask canvassing politicians the tough questions that impact you and your family. Treoir’s Canvas Card for Parents helps you speak up on essential issues like the housing crisis, child...
Read MoreUpdate on Widow’s/Widower’s Pension Legislation for Cohabiting Couples
Widow’s/Widowers Pension for Cohabiting Couples 15th October 2024 The legislation for the Widow’s/Widower’s pension for cohabiting couples has still not been published. While this delay is frustrating, Treoir continues to engage with members of the Oireachtas to advocate for the enactment of this important legislation as soon as possible. Unfortunately,...
Read MoreTreoir responds to Budget 2025
Treoir Responds to Budget 2025: Welcoming Positive Steps, But Calling for More Sustainable Support for Families Friday 4th October 2024 Treoir, the national federation supporting unmarried parents, welcomes many of the initiatives introduced in Budget 2025, which aim to alleviate financial pressures on families. However, Treoir believes that a stronger...
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