Fergal Landy vernaculandy Chief Executive FRC National Forum “We have a tendency in this country to come up with new ideas while neglecting, under resourcing existing organisations working in this space.” #EndChildPovertyWeek #ChildrensBudget25

Closing speaker, Dr Naomi Feely speaks to our #ChildrensBudget25 call 📣 “We can’t achieve everything in one budget cycle but the Government can deliver incremental investments to expand existing targeted measures that break the cycle of poverty.” #EndChildPovertyWeek

🤝 Collaboration & inter-agency work highlighted as 1 aspect that is essential to addressing child poverty but also 1 aspect on display here today with our brilliant speakers Joe O'Brien TD for Dublin Fingal denise charlton Nessan Vaughan Dr Naomi Feely INTO (Irish National Teachers' Organisation) FRC National Forum St Mary's NS Limerick #EndChildPovertyWeek

In this edition of the LINC Blog, Dr Linda Kelly explores the importance of child voice. Drawing on the Lundy Model and her research, she shows how inclusive, playful methods empower children. Read : bit.ly/3AGAHxX Faculty of Education, Mary Immaculate College. Early Childhood Ireland Froebel Department

We are immensely proud of our colleagues Cathy Steenson and Ramona Mihalka to be representing ELI at the 32nd #EECERA2024 . "This conference is a great opportunity to meet with fellow early childhood researchers" - Cathy #ChangingLivesThroughEducation

💬 Coalition Conversations is back! The first webinar will focus on Social Inclusion in Mental Health on Tuesday, 17th September 11am-12pm. The webinar will see the launch of our guide 'Mental Health in the Workplace: A Guide to Your Rights'. Register👇 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Congratulations to Thomas McCann, Director of the Traveller Counselling Service and longtime Traveller advocate, on becoming the first male Irish Traveller to earn a PhD following his conferral with a Doctor of Social Science degree at Maynooth University

Limerick school sending small fridges and food to families living in emergency accommodation irishexaminer.com/news/arid-4146…

I spoke to Morning Ireland yesterday about the scoping report on sexual abuse in schools. An excellent piece of work by the inquiry team, revealing almost 2,500 allegations of abuse over decades. Now to get on with the next steps, urgently; & ensure the inquiry focuses not only

On Day 4 of #EndChildPovertyWeek we are calling for an additional 25% investment in Tusla - Child and Family Agency in Budget 2025, to enable them to meet the rising tide of demand on its services. 📰Press Release: bit.ly/3zaIhR5

Irl has a surplus budget, and plan is save for the future. The children of are the future, 1 in 5 are living in poverty. People parenting alone & households where someone has a disability most impacted. Saving today costs children their future health, well-being & prosperity.

A very important focus on the supports needed to ensure that #earlyyears services can ensure very young children get the best start in life. Thanks to Children's Rights Alliance.

Very important findings here. We have the means to eliminate poverty but is there the political will? SVP - Ireland Helen Russell Barra Roantree denise charlton Children's Rights Alliance ATD Ireland EAPN Ireland SPARK-Ireland One Family Barnardos Ireland DFI

As part of #EndChildPovertyWeek, last night, we launched Perspectives on Poverty, a poetry collection by young people from Tallaght (ages 8-15), with poet Clifton Redmond. Shoutout to Nico, Hunter & Kai for their amazing readings! #EqualityForAll  #YouthEngagement

Clare Murphy @Tusla highlights the connections between poverty and the increased risk of abuse and neglect, parental mental health and domestic abuse. #EndChildPovertyWeek

Well said Clare Murphy Tusla ⁦Children's Rights Alliance⁩ #EndChildPovertyWeek

Impact of child poverty put plainly by Good Shepherd Cork, who work tirelessly to support these children, young people and families. #EndChildPovertyWeek 👇

📢 Join roundtable discussion on "Strengthening Access and Inclusion: Higher Education's Engagement in Social Mentoring" 🗓️ Thursday, 19th September 🕐 1-2:30pm 📍 The Bridge Room, Hardiman Research Building Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway Register: forms.office.com/e/2MvGrhvdeA #SDGWeek #Ment4EU

Thank you Children's Rights Alliance for another incredible #EndChildPovertyWeek, where children's experiences, voice and futures were front and centre. Now more than ever there is real hope that Ireland will finally eradicate #ChildPoverty #ChildrensBudget25

Pavees Misli to Howth Head - Today, 50 Traveller men will walk Howth head to remember those lost to suicide in advance of #WorldSuicidePreventionDay the event forms part of a large national campaign #TravellersRoadtoHopeandChange