Budget must not forget poorest families

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National one-parent family organisation One Family today called on the Government not to forget that in a time when the coffers are full, many one-parent families continue to struggle in a vicious cycle of poverty. Commenting on tomorrow’s Budget, One Family’s Policy & Campaigns Manager, Candy Murphy stated that ‘poverty is no longer an issue […]

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Santy Bagel Helps One-Parent Families: Vital Christmas Helpline Launched

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One-parent family organisation One Family is today delighted to announce a new partnership with itsa bagel. During December, 50 cent from every Santy Bagel sold in the four itsa bagel Dublin stores will go towards funding a special helpline service to support one-parent families over the difficult holiday period. Speaking at the launch of the […]

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Human rights being denied in Ireland today – One Family launches human rights publication

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One-parent family organisation One Family today calls on Government to ensure that one-parent families are no longer denied many of their basic human rights. Speaking at the launch of their new publication, Human Rights and One-Parent Families, One Family Director, Karen Kiernan, said that ‘we tend to think of human rights as something that is […]

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Families Must be at the Heart of Government Policy

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National one-parent family organisation One Family today called on Minister Brennan as the minister with responsibility for families, to place families at the heart of Government policy. Speaking at the Pre-Budget Forum, One Family’s Policy and Campaigns Manager, Candy Murphy said that ‘policies need to look at the family as a whole and recognise the […]

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Ten steps to equality for all families – One Family Pre-Budget Submission

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National one-parent family organisation One Family in its Pre-Budget Submission today called on Minister Brennan to tackle ten key areas to combat the massive inequalities experienced by one-parent families in Ireland: 1. Adequate incomes for one-parent families dependent on social welfare 2. Adequate supports to ensure that lone parents in work can access well paid […]

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