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A child building with toy blocks Key findings from the research suggest the increase in child poverty was larger after housing costs were accounted for. One in 10 Irish children are deprived of basic necessities as the country sees a sharp rise in child poverty despite a strong growth in average incomes, research suggests.

Children’s Minister Norma Foley Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley said she is pursuing support for early years and childcare costs. A call has been made for a “breakthrough budget” for early years and childcare costs. Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley said the issue is a “huge priority” for the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party.

MBI is recalling Groovy Baby “I Spy a Fly!” board book | CCPC There are approximately 1433 affected products in the Republic of Ireland The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has alerted parents across Ireland to a recall that is currently underway for a children’s book amid serious choking fears. MBI is recalling Groovy Baby “I Spy a Fly!” board book. There are approximately 1433 affected products in the Republic of Ireland | CCPC The product presents a potential choking risk.

Jim O'Callaghan speaking to the media Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said he had not attended a district court during the dispute with solicitors. It would be “inappropriate” for the Justice Minister to visit a courtroom, Jim O’Callaghan has said, as striking solicitors questioned his awareness of the impacts of their withdrawal of services.

A month out from the October 6 Budget, Jack Chambers said there was a need to be ‘honest’ about what is possible for workers. Workers can expect “a few hundred euro” after income tax changes in the Budget, the Public Expenditure Minister has said, describing the scope for such measures as “modest”. A month out from the October 6 Budget, Jack Chambers said there was a need to be “honest” about what is possible for workers.

James Browne and Dee Ryan Psychiatrists are to be asked for their opinion on the impact of online bidding platforms for homebuyers. Psychiatrists are to be asked for their opinion on the impact of online bidding platforms for homebuyers. Housing Minister James Browne told reporters at the Fianna Fáil think-in in Tullamore, Co Offaly that he had “concerns” about the pressures people may feel when using a 24/7 online bidding platform when looking for a home.

James Browne blamed poor housing delivery in Limerick for a major rise in average rent in the city. There was “always an expectation that rents may go up a certain amount”, the Housing Minister said, as he defended his tenancy reforms. James Browne has also blamed poor housing delivery in Limerick for a major rise in average rent in the city. The latest data showed the annual rate of rental inflation for new tenancies increased to 9.1% in the first quarter of the year.

Katie Taylor defeated France’s Flora Pili in front of 83,000 fans in Croke Park on Saturday night | RTÉ Katie Taylor become a three-time undisputed champion of the world on Saturday night The historic fight, which saw Katie Taylor become a three-time undisputed champion of the world was broadcast free-to-air on RTÉ on Saturday night.

Fianna Fail think in – Tullamore Micheál Martin made the comments as new rules for people seeking Irish citizenship is set to go to Cabinet this week. Language proficiency for citizenship would ensure that applicants have “capacity to contribute to society”, the Taoiseach has said. Micheál Martin made the comments as new rules for people seeking Irish citizenship is set to go to Cabinet this week.

Micheal Martin is due to meet Andy Burnham later this month. The conditions for calling a border poll is “an issue that has to be discussed”, the Taoiseach has said. Issues relating to Northern Ireland are on the agenda for a meeting between Micheál Martin and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham later this month.