August 2023 A coalition of five national organisations, including NWC, has written an open letter to the Taoiseach saying time is needed for a national conversation on the Family, Care, and Gender Equality referendum.  Dear Taoiseach, In March of this year, the government announced a historic referendum to amend our constitution in line with the … Read more

Treoir Calls on the Government to Progress the Surviving Cohabiting Couple’s Bill    IMMEDIATE RELEASE   WEDNESDAY JULY 13TH 2023   “In 2023, cohabiting couples should be treated fairly and equally to married couples” Damien Peelo, CEO of Treoir has stated.    John O’Meara and his children resume their case at 11 am in the Supreme Court … Read more

Government Must Implement Recommended Changes on Child Maintenance Urgently  IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Wednesday 12th of July 2023  Treoir welcomes the report on enforcement of court orders relating to Child Maintenance, Access and Custody by the Joint Committee on Justice and recommends that the government implements the recommendations as soon as possible.   “Treoir were heartened to see … Read more

Press release – National One Parent Family Alliance One-Parent Families Must Be Prioritised in Budget 2024 Wednesday 12th July 2023 The National One Parent Family Alliance (NOPFA)an alliance of civil society organisations concerned about the high levels of poverty experienced by lone parents and their children is calling on Government to urgently prioritise one-parent families in Budget … Read more

Research shows that a majority of Fathers would be willing to choose family over career. The State of the World’s Fathers Ireland report is to be launched by the Men’s Development Network and Treoir at a public event in the EPIC Centre Dublin on Friday 16th of June at 10 AM. This research is part … Read more

Wednesday 24th of May 2023 “Professor Golombok’s research proves that children’s well-being is much more dependent on the quality of the relationships they have in their families than the specific family type they are raised in.” Damien Peelo, CEO of Treoir announced today. Treoir welcomes Dr. Susan Golombok, Professor Emerita of Family Research and former … Read more

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

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