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Ireland in harmony: Nationwide community singing initiative to be rolled out to promote integration

A new national programme to establish multicultural singing groups in towns nationwide will be rolled out by the Family Resource Centre National Forum across Ireland. The initiative – ‘One Town One Voice’ – has a specific focus on bringing members of the community together, whether they are long-time residents or new to the community.

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Concerns about Irish policing oversight bodies raised in new EU-wide report

The rule of law in the EU continued to deteriorate in 2023, as governments further weakened legal and democratic checks and balances, according to a newly published EU-wide report. In its fifth annual edition, the ‘Liberties Rule Of Law Report 2024’ identifies the most striking violations of the rule of law in the European Union in 2023.

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Society of St Vincent de Paul: Response to new poverty data

Responding to the latest data from the Survey of Income and Living Conditions, the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) says while temporary measures supported household incomes, far too many households are struggling to make ends meet given the scale of the cost of living crisis.

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Work underway on policy for Kinship Care in Ireland

A call has been made for the voices of kinship care families to be central to comprehensive new policy for social, welfare and service supports. This was highlighted at policy workshop – hosted by Kinship Care Ireland – and attended by kinship carers, stakeholders and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.

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Irish Heart Foundation: Be Heart Happy with a Healthy Cholesterol

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in men and women in Ireland. For many with premature heart disease and stroke, this can be delayed or even prevented. We have established 8 Heart Healthy Habits that can help you to keep on top of your heart health.

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Cost-of-living crisis continuing to impact families

The latest annual Barnardos and ALDI Ireland Food Insecurity Research was launched. The research found that food insecurity in families with children is worsening. The research found that food insecurity in families with children is worsening.

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Irish Hospice Foundation: Time to Reflect Report

Time to Reflect is the findings from a survey commissioned by Irish Hospice Foundation to explore the impact of COVID-19 and public health measures on the experiences and perceptions of the Irish population in relation to dying, death, and bereavement during this time.

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From Malin Head to Mizen Head: Whole Wild World Bus Tour

Laureate na nÓg Patricia Forde has announced the route and schedule of her upcoming, first-of-its-kind ‘Whole Wild World Bus Tour’, which will bring children’s writers and illustrators to schools, libraries, bookshops and cultural venues all along the west coast of Ireland this April.

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