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Taoiseach publishes report on addressing child poverty in Budget 2026
4+ hour, 41+ min ago (179+ words) Taoiseach Miche'l Martin has today published a new report examining how Budget 2026 addresses child poverty and promotes child well-being. Prepared by the Child Poverty and Well-being Programme Office in the Department of the Taoiseach, 'Breaking the Cycle: New Measures in…...
Free public transport extended to children aged up to eight
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (252+ words) Children aged five to eight will now be eligible for free travel on all Transport for Ireland (TFI) services, it has been announced. From today, some 263,000 children nationwide can travel free with a TFI Leap Card, following confirmation from Minister…...
Ellie Simmonds to ask ‘should I have children’ in new documentary
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (531+ words) By Charlotte McLaughlin, PA Senior Entertainment Reporter Paralympic champion Ellie Simmonds will ask if she "should have children" in a new ITV documentary. The 30-year-old retired swimmer, who competed on Strictly Come Dancing and was part of the Channel 4 presenting…...