Membership

Treoir has a wide and diverse membership base that includes specialist agencies, maternity hospitals, adoption services, community groups and self-help groups. Our membership is fundamental in shaping the work, policies and strategies of Treoir. In turn, we offer a wide range of supports and services to our members.

Membership Benefits

Members:

Contribute to the formulation of our policy submissions and campaigns affecting unmarried families
Have the opportunity to be on the Council
Receive voting rights at the AGM
Receive our daily ‘It says in the papers’ email
Can attend regular members meetings at Treoir to discuss current issues
Receive complimentary copies of all our publications
Receive preferential rates at Treoir conferences/workshops/ training sessions

Members’ Meetings

Meetings for members are held on a regular basis in the National Information Centre in Treoir. Usually a speaker gives a short input on a current issue (for example, Children and Family Relationships Act, Adoption Bill, social welfare changes etc.) and members have the opportunity of discussing the intricacies of these issues. These meetings are free and take place at lunch-time or tea-time with light refreshments provided. The meetings give members an opportunity to share their work experience and to discuss issues and service developments.

Treoir hosted a most informative session on the Heads and General Scheme of the Adoption (Information & Tracing) Bill in September 2015.
Treoir hosted an information session outlining the provisions of the Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2014 for our members on November 12th 2014. Presentations were made by Simonetta Ryan, Assistant Secretary and Fidelma Cotter, Assistant Principal, of the Department of Social Protection.

Honorary life membership

Honorary life members can be nominated by Council who, in the opinion of the Council of Treoir have done distinguished work furthering the objectives of Treoir.

Membership Criteria

Membership is open to agencies which provide services to meet the needs of unmarried families and which subscribe to the aims and objectives of Treoir.

Membership Form