Denise Mitchell (Dublin Bay North, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The Better Outcomes, Brighter Future policy document sets a target of lifting 70,000 children out of poverty. The key to reducing childhood poverty is delivering effective services and supports. Despite the economic situation, Barnardos recently reported that many families and children continue to seek its support. Barnardos estimates that 138,000 children in the State live in poverty. It is very upsetting and shameful that 138,000 children are living in consistent poverty. Clearly, the work being done in this area is not enough. What discussions are taking place between the Minister and her Cabinet colleagues on this issue? Will she elaborate on her vision for addressing child poverty?

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