Organisation: Society of Saint Vincent de Paul

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<p>Marwa Zamir says she is glad she went though direct provision in 2016, rather than now because, she says: ‘I could never see myself being homeless and on the street’. Picture: Arthur Carron/Collins Photos</p>

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Direct provision income support not meeting basic needs

Youth leader for the Irish Refugee Council, Marwa Zamir speaks about her experience of direct provision in 2016, versus that of residents nowadays, and why she is glad she went through it at the time she did

<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

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

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Transition year leaving some parents in financial difficulty

Charity points to our society’s deep failure

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Bishop says term ‘fatal foetal abnormality’ is misleading

SVP labels higher energy levy a 'regressive tax'

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul has slammed a higher-than-expected increase in the PSO levy on electricity bills.

Tue, 29 Jul, 2014

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