Child Poverty

Ireland Should Go Further than New York’s Public Grocery Plan

A majority of those surveyed in TheJournal.ie think there should be public grocery outlets. How do we fund it? Fund it through a Public Nutrition Levy on the profits of the fast food industry and larger food retailers.

"Stormont Must Intervene" on Cuts to Community and Voluntary Sector

Cuts to Community and Voluntary Sector Will Have Devastating Impact on Support for Vulnerable People. Stormont Must Intervene

Finglas Families Devastated as Promised Special Classes Delayed Until 2027

The classes were sanctioned the day before Equality in Education held sleepouts, however the required school buildings have not been delivered. Devastated parents and advocates speak out: 'There is no excuse good enough to justify what has happened here. (These children) have been failed...'

International School Meals Day

People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin reports from the shameful 20% hike on the cost of school meals imposed by the Education Minister and the Stormont Executive in January.