Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 9 November 2021

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth

Child Poverty: Discussion

Photo of Kathleen FunchionKathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I have a few points to make. First, in regard to Barnardos, I acknowledge the excellent work that is done. The witnesses might want to comment on the situation coming out of Covid and the need for recovery for children in particular. I am conscious of how they have been affected from a whole range of viewpoints, not just from a school point of view but due to absolutely everything, in particular health and mental health.

The point has been made that child poverty existed before the pandemic, but it was highlighted further during Covid. What are the witnesses' thoughts on these matters?

Regarding the recent increase in energy costs, I know from people coming to my constituency office that people are panicking. In some cases, they are only starting to see increases now, but they are panicking and almost trying to stockpile, which they do not have the means to do.

Those questions are for Barnardos. I will raise a few points with Focus Ireland afterwards.

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