Billions needed to fight child poverty - coalition

More than €2bn should be earmarked in the next budget to fight the crisis of child poverty, it was claimed today.

Wed, 13 Oct, 2004 - 13:19

More than €2bn should be earmarked in the next budget to fight the crisis of child poverty, it was claimed today.

The End Child Poverty Coalition (ECPC) called for increased funding in child benefits, social housing, medical cards and healthcare to end the deprivation suffered by thousands of youngsters.

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