One Family CEO Karen Kiernan Appointed to ‘Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures’ Advisory Council

CEO of One Family, Karen Kiernan, has been appointed to the Advisory Council being established by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs under Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures: the National Policy Framework for Children and Young People 2014-2020. The Children’s Rights Alliance (CRA) requested nominations from its members with the appointments made by Paul Gilligan, Chair […]

One Family Board Member Sinéad Gibney Appointed as Director of IHREC

The board, staff and members of One Family congratulate our board member Sinéad Gibney on the announcement today of her appointment as Director of The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC). The commission was formed following the merger of the Equality Authority and the Irish Human Rights Commission to promote human rights and equal status in society. Sinéad […]

One Family Documentary Wins at New York Festivals

One Family is proud and delighted that the Today FM documentary Cherish All The Children, produced and presented by Hilary Fennell, has won an award in the Social Issues Category at the New York Festivals Radio Awards. The one-hour radio documentary explores the founding of Cherish/One Family in 1972 and includes interviews with the organisation’s first […]

Human Rights Week

The Human Rights Week 2013 website acknowledges UN Human Rights Day on Tuesday 10 December which every year celebrates human rights, highlights a specific issue, and advocates for the full enjoyment of all human rights by everyone everywhere. In 2013, the spotlight is on the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the UN Office of the High Commissioner […]

Has your One Parent Family payment ended?

Some people will no longer qualify for the One Parent Family Payment (OFP) from 4 July 2013. If you are getting no other payment you may qualify for other income supports. A Jobseeker’s Allowance transition payment is available, which aims to support lone parents with children under 14 years of age back into the workforce. […]