Every parent’s worst nightmare must be the death of a child due to a freak accident in the home. Unfortunately, it happens all too often, so parents cannot be too careful.

MORE than 30,000 families are missing out on social welfare payments potentially worth over €170 million because they are unaware they qualify for them.

UP to 20,000 low-income families may be entitled to welfare top-ups of €400 per week under the family income scheme.