Organisation: Society of Saint Vincent de Paul

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<p> St Vincent De Paul said ‘the working poor’ are coming to them for assistance.</p>

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'It’s a scary time for everyone' amid surge in numbers seeking help from St Vincent De Paul

Calls for help to the Society of Saint Vincent De Paul (SVP) are up 20% this year, as the cost-of-living crisis heaps more hardship onto households. South West Regional Co-Ordinator of SVP, Gerry Garvey, said this year has been “relentless.

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Letters to the editor: Retain single-tier healthcare after virus

In response to the recent publication of the Fine Gael/Fianna Fáil framework document, we welcome the promise to expedite Sláintecare and the reiteration of the commitment to universal healthcare services.

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Transition year leaving some parents in financial difficulty

It is claimed the spiralling cost of transition year is leaving some parents in financial difficulties.

Charity points to our society’s deep failure

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Bishop says term ‘fatal foetal abnormality’ is misleading

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SVP labels higher energy levy a 'regressive tax'

Accommodation secured for men sleeping in public-toilet building

Emergency accommodation has been secured for two homeless men in Co Clare, who have been sleeping rough in public toilet buildings in the town of Ennis.

Sat, 13 Apr, 2013

SVP warn of cuts to social welfare rates

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is warning that any cuts to social welfare rates will push more people into poverty.

Thu, 04 Nov, 2010

Lenihan has ‘no appetite’ to change jobs

BRIAN LENIHAN spoke confidently about his health last night as he said he had “no appetite” to change jobs in the looming reshuffle.

Fri, 26 Feb, 2010

SVP calls for increased social welfare and fuel allowances

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is calling for increases in social welfare payments and fuel allowances in the upcoming budget for 2009.

Thu, 02 Oct, 2008

Back-to-school grants - Figures tell a grim story

THAT almost 200,000 children from 88,000 families need government help to buy clothes and shoes so they can go back to school is an indictment of our affluent society.

Wed, 27 Aug, 2008

SVP spent record amount on helping poor last year

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul says it spent a record amount of money last year helping people experiencing poverty.

Tue, 27 Nov, 2007

SVP spent €600,000 a week helping poor in 2002

THE country’s leading charity, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul spent over €30 million last year fighting increasing poverty levels.

Mon, 01 Dec, 2003