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Period Poverty — The Price of Being a Woman

Posted on: 20 December, 2023 by RS

Having a monthly period is something every female goes through from puberty to menopause. It is part of life and part of the reproductive cycle. However, the cost of a monthly period is rarely discussed. When money is tight, people make cuts where they can. Very often it is groceries and personal hygiene products that take the hit…
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The Scourge of Racism

Posted on: 27 July, 2021 by RS

It would be nice to assume that, in our modern and enlightened world, racism is a thing of the past. Unfortunately, as recent events have shown hate crimes are on the rise and racism is alive and prevalent. Sadly a small minority…
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How To Build A Fairer, More Equitable Healthcare System

Posted on: 9 April, 2021 by RS

Healthcare is a subject which invokes strong feelings and discussions. This is especially true when considering whether healthcare should be free for everyone. Some countries, such as the UK, have a free healthcare system…
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The Homelessness and Temporary Housing Crisis

Posted on: 8 April, 2021 by RS

The terms ‘homeless’ and ‘temporary housing’ are becoming increasingly commonplace. The amount of people and families who have no permanent place to live and who are on a waiting list for housing…
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Fuel Poverty — The Stone Cold Reality

Posted on: 25 January, 2021 by RS

Fuel poverty is a very real issue. As with food poverty, it affects every member of a low-income household. Fuel poverty can be defined as: ‘A situation where members of a household cannot afford to keep adequately warm at a reasonable cost, given their income’. So, in a nutshell, the problem is high fuel bills coupled with poverty…
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Children and Food Poverty During the Pandemic

Posted on: 23 January, 2021 by RS

An issue that has been discussed many times during the coronavirus pandemic is that of food poverty. The campaign to reinstate free school meals was championed by footballer and food poverty campaigner Marcus Rashford MBE. This led to a turnaround by the government and free school meals were finally provided during the first lockdown…
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Social Services in Ireland and the Roma Community

Posted on: 14 November, 2013 by Theresa McGee

On October 21st 2013, a child was removed from her parents’ home in Tallaght by the Gards. On October 22nd it was reported that a 7-year old blonde haired, blue eyed girl was removed from the care of her parents and family home… because a question had been raised regarding her parentage. She did not look like her mum and dad. This followed the hype when a child…

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