On this, the United Nations’ (UN) World Day of Social Justice, it is imperative that we take action to tackle poverty, social and economic exclusion and unemployment.

Child and sexual violence support groups called for a review of resources required for gardaí to investigate child sex abuse imagery and exploitation.

A children's charity says children are often referred because of abuse or neglect.

There are 21 children in specialised care placements abroad because their needs cannot be met in Ireland.

The Simon Communities of Ireland have said that though there is a drop in family homelessness for the second month in a row, it is worrying that 2019 came to a close with nearly 10.500 people in emergency accommodation.

Almost 11,000 vulnerable children are missing out on meals each day — because schools have refused to join a State-funded scheme.

Tabling the motion against the minister tonight in the Dáil, Social Democrats TD Catherine Murphy outlined how high rents, unaffordable homes and homelessness were at an all-time high.

Record homelessness figures have triggered fresh demands for urgent action ahead of a confidence motion against Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy tonight.

The children’s charity said the report from the Public Accounts Committee containing the finding prompted questions as to other ways the money could have been spent, including on intensive Family Support Services.

Barnardos says docking parents their children's allowance isn't the way to tackle poor school attendance.

A strengthening of the right to housing in the Constitution and strict limits on how long a family spends in emergency accommodation are among fresh demands to alleviate homelessness.

The record numbers of homelessness reported by the Department of Housing are just scratching the surface, according to charities in the sector, who have warned that the reality is far worse.

According to Tusla's latest figures, just over 5,000 children who are living in the community are awaiting to be allocated a social worker.

New figures show that 247 children have been waiting at least two years for an initial speech and language assesment.

Cuts to spending on preventable social problems are a false economy, as the costs become much greater further down the line, writes Suzanne Connolly

The number of homeless people in Ireland has remained above the 10,000 mark for the seventh consecutive month.

The children's charity is appealing for donations today for its National Collection Day across the country.

Two Irish charities that deal with vulnerable children and families have each seen a marked increase in demands for their services over the past year.

There has been a 35% increase in the number of children who have been seriously injured in childcare services this year.

Roughly one in 10 parents have to borrow money to cover school costs.

Nearly half of parents say they will cut back or not pay a bill to meet school costs, writes Jess Casey.

Suzanne Connolly said the undercover investigation into the standard of care at the Hyde and Seek Childcare creches showed a complete disregard for even minimum childcare standards.

Every school should have generic uniforms and sports gear without badges to ease the financial burden on parents.

A service that helps adopted children who suffered trauma is being expanded.

Barnardos has defended its choice of sponsor for its Big Toddle event after a group of high-level academics wrote a letter to the charity expressing concerns.

Barnardos has defended its choice of sponsor for its Big Toddle event after a group of high-level academics wrote a letter to the charity expressing concerns.

Charities have warned that the spiralling homeless crisis could become viewed by the public as unsolvable unless the number of people in emergency accommodation is reversed.

Barnardos will be asked to drop Danone as sponsor of its 'Big Toddle' by a group of academics and child experts, who claim the involvement of a breast-milk substitute manufacturer breaches the WHO Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes.

There has been another slight rise in the number of people staying in emergency accommodation.

TUSLA, the Child and Family Agency (CFA) obtained more emergency care orders (ECOs) for babies aged less than 12 months old than for any other age category amongst children in 2017.

FORGET Paschal Donohoe. There’s much more important news about Toby, says Fergus Finlay. 

We have “failed utterly” to break the cycle of poverty, according to the outgoing chief executive of Barnardos children’s charity, Fergus Finlay.