Call for focus on Child Poverty in Budget 2024 ‘Minimum Standard of Living’ needed for all Families Alarming increases in child poverty are in urgent need of a Government response – and should be a major focus of Budget 2024. That’s according to Child and Family support organisation Treoir which is hosting a national seminar … Read more
Perspectives on Child Poverty from Parents’ Lived Experience – May 18th 9.30-1pm Treoir examines the impact of child poverty on children and parents, work and the welfare system, and its effect on social inclusion. Register for Perspectives on Child Poverty from Parents’ Lived Experience Dr. Tricia Kielthy, Head of Social Justice and Policy at St … Read more
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday 13th of December 2022 “In the best interests of your children, parents sharing access and custody should make sure their Christmas arrangements are agreed upon in advance.” Damien Peelo, CEO of Treoir stated. With Christmas Day falling on a weekend this year, it’s especially important parents sharing custody talk to each other … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday 16 November 2022 Treoir welcomes the publication today of the Department of Justice’s report from the Child Maintenance Review Group chaired by Justice Catherine Murphy. The report outlines the extensive work done by Justice Murphy and the review group. “This important publication will require careful consideration but Treoir is pleased to … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday 26th of October 2022 “The government must support the Social Welfare (Surviving Cohabitant’s Pension) Bill to end the discrimination against cohabiting couples and their children.” Damien Peelo stated, CEO of Treoir, The National Information Service for Unmarried Parents. “As Johnny O’Meara’s case in the High Court was recently rejected, it is … Read more
Judge Upheld Department of Social Protections Right To Discriminate Against Parents Who Are Not Married To Each Other PRESS RELEASE Friday 7th of October 2022 John O’Meara, widower and father of three young children, has lost his case against the State following ruling today in favour of the interpretation of the Social Welfare Consolidation Act, … Read more
Budget 2023 Must Emphasise Housing, Food & Energy Security for Lone Parents FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday 19th of September 2022 “The government risks dramatically increasing child poverty if they do not prioritise the housing and cost of living crises in Budget 2023,” Damien Peelo, CEO of Treoir has stated. Even before the pandemic and Ukrainian … Read more
Mums and Dads! Treoir Research Survey We are doing research to ensure the rights and interests of children who do not live with their fathers are protected and fully realised. In order to do so we need to better understand this issue. We want to explore the challenges that children and fathers who do not live … Read more
The Information and Policy Officer is a key front-line position for Treoir. The officer works to deliver high-quality, specialist, relevant and tailored information for unmarried parents. This involves daily interaction with unmarried parents through Treoir’s telephone service, social media, and drop-in services. The Information and Policy Officer researches, develop,s and contributes to core policies … Read more
In August 2022, Treoir, in collaboration with LGBT Ireland and supported by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, launched our leaflet for Female Same-Sex Couples and Donor Assisted Human Reproduction! This booklet explains changes to the law in relation to female same-sex couples and children born through donor-assisted human reproduction. Parts 2 … Read more