Analysis of Department of Social Protection’s Reporting of Control Savings
In April 2013, One Family carried out an analysis of the Department of Social Protection’s (DSP) Reporting of ‘Control Savings’. Control Savings is the internal performance indicator on the effectiveness of the Department of Social Protection’s (DSP) control measures. We found that there is enough evidence to be concerned that the Department’s guidelines are not […]
One Family’s Reaction to Rental Assistance Reforms
It has been confirmed by the Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Jan O’Sullivan TD, that the responsibility for the payment of rent allowance is to be handed over to local authorities as a pilot in seven areas around the country including Limerick Joint Authority (previously Limerick City and County Councils) and one in Dublin […]
Ten Days for Ten Solutions
With just ten days remaining until Budget 2014 on Tuesday 15 October, we are inviting everyone to support 10 Solutions. No Cuts. by taking one simple action on each of these ten days. 10 Solutions for Smarter Futures is our response to the harsh cuts aimed at lone parents in Budget 2012. These are changes that […]
10 Solutions. No Cuts. Budget 2014.
Press Release 10 Solutions. No Cuts. Budget 2014. (Dublin, Wednesday 18 September 2013) One Family, Ireland’s leading organisation for one-parent families, calls on Government to recognise that today’s challenging environment has impacted hardest on the 215,000 one-parent families in Ireland today, with those living in lone parent households suffering more than twice the national average […]
One Family Internship Offered
Would you like to be part of the One Family team? We are offering an Internship through JobBridge for a Training Service & Communications Assistant to work across our Training for Professionals service and Communications service. This is an interesting role offering a variety of experience in administration, marketing and communications. The closing date for […]
Vodafone World of Difference Programme
The Vodafone World of Difference Programme is accepting applications until 5pm on Friday 6 September. This Programme aims to support social innovation and help people answer their true calling by providing a full salary of 40K gross to work for the charity of their choice for a year. Want to work with One Family? We […]
Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance 2013
Most schools around the country will re-open within the next fortnight after the summer holidays. It’s an exciting time for both children and their parents, though it can be heart rending too especially if you have a child starting primary or secondary school. There’s a lot of expense associated with children returning to school. The […]
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. […]
Public call to give one-parent families an equal chance for economic well-being in Budget 2014
Press Release (Dublin, Friday 19 July) Today One Family, Ireland’s leading organisation for one-parent families, calls on members of the public to email and connect with their local TDs to demand the implementation of One Family’s “10 Solutions for Smarter Futures,” a series of ten no-nonsense, low or no-cost actions that government must implement to […]
One Family attends pre-budget workshop today, our key messages tracked
One Family and the National One Parent Network attended the pre-budget workshop today – a much better interactive approach than previous years. One Family’s key messages and all of our ten solutions in our campaign 10 Solutions for Smarter Futures can be tracked in the Minister’s Department’s thinking about Budget 2014. Work must pay; therefore […]
Annual Review 2012 and Strategy 2013-2015
We are pleased to launch our Annual Review 2012 and Strategy 2013-2015, which may be read and/or downloaded by clicking on the links below: One Family Annual Review 2012 One Family Strategy 2013-2015
Waiting lists for family supports grow, families get poorer and abortion is debated, again
Press Release Waiting lists for family supports grow, families get poorer and abortion is debated, again (Dublin, Thursday 27 June) One Family, Ireland’s leading organisation for one-parent families, launches its Annual Review 2012 and Strategy 2013-2015 tomorrow, Friday 28 June. In addition, the achievements of participants of its training courses will be celebrated at a […]
Invitation to Annual Review and Strategy Launch with our founder, Maura O’Dea Richards
One Family invites you to the launch of our Annual Review 2012 and Strategy 2013-2015 on Friday 28 June. The Keynote speaker is Maura O’Dea Richards, One Family founder. When: Friday 28th June 2013 Where: The Pillar Room, Rotunda Hospital, Parnell Square, Dublin 1 Times: 12pm Registration | 12.15pm Start […]
Family Day Event Survey
If you attended Family Day 2013 celebrations in the Iveagh Gardens, Dublin 2 on Sunday 19 May, we would really appreciate if you could take a few minutes to complete our survey. It is completely anonymous and we will use your feedback in planning for Family Day 2014. We value your opinions and want to […]
Update on JAT following briefing at Dept of Social Protection
One Family attended a briefing this evening at the Department of Social Protection to learn about the new scheme announced today that will be available to lone parents: Jobseekers’ Allowance – Transition. The scheme removes the requirement to be looking and available for full-time employment, but has particular conditionalities that must be met. The Department […]
New Jobseekers’ Transition arrangement: For lone parents work is now more of a possibility
Press Release For lone parents work is now more of a possibility (Dublin, 21 May 2013) Today, Minister Burton, listening and responding to One Family’s Ten Solutions campaign is presenting to Cabinet a progressive reform which will allow lone parents who are on social welfare to seek part-time work rather than full-time when they are moved to […]
One Family calls for national debate on what family means
Press Release Let’s make Family Day meaningful for all families – the Constitution is out of step with reality, it’s time for change (Dublin, Tuesday 14 May) Tomorrow, Wednesday 15 May is UN International Day of the Family and One Family, Ireland’s leading organisation for one-parent families, calls for a national debate on what family […]
One Family Delegate at Leuven Conference on Social Investment Package
One Family’s Director of Policy & Programmes, Stuart Duffin, is attending the Conference on the Social Investment Package today and tomorrow at the Leuven Institute for Ireland in Europe, Belgium. A framework for policy reforms to enhance social protection, invest in people’s skills and capabilities, and support people as required throughout their lives is outlined […]
One Family calls for tailoring of new afterschool childcare scheme
Press Release One Family calls for tailoring of new afterschool childcare scheme (Dublin, 24 April 2013) One Family, Ireland’s leading organisation for one-parent families, has welcomed the announcement today by Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton T.D., and Frances Fitzgerald T.D., Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, that the first pilot phase of the new […]
Engaging Women: Taking the Next Step into Politics
One Family and Women for Election will co-host the free seminar Engaging Women: Taking the Next Step into Politics on Tuesday 21 May 2013 in European Parliament Offices, 43 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2. Registration with tea/coffee opens at 9.30am and the event runs from 10.00am-1.00pm, with a light lunch to follow. The keynote speaker is Jessica N. Grounds. Jessica, […]