# hardship

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# SVP

St Vincent de Paul forecasts record number of calls for support this December

The cost of energy, rent and transport are putting pressure on low-income households, the society said.

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Nov 22nd 2021, 7:33 AM

# hardship

Taoiseach says nobody should be asked if their child 'still had Down syndrome?'

Medical cards were discussed in the Dáil this afternoon.

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May 14th 2014, 12:52 PM

# portumna

First national conference on workhouses will take place in a workhouse

The conference in Portumna will also discuss plans for the workhouse buildings that still exist around the country.

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Apr 27th 2014, 8:30 PM

# Age Action

Warning that gas price hike could cause hardship for elderly

Age Action said that some people may have to choose between food and fuel if Bord Gáis is allowed to raise domestic gas prices.

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Aug 10th 2013, 6:13 PM

# Ah here

CHALLENGE: Can you pronounce these baffling Irish names?

No offence intended, but if your parents gave you one of these names you have every right to hate them.

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Jul 23rd 2013, 8:30 PM

# Told the Truth

Merkel ally: Taoiseach told Irish people truth about 'hardship' they'd face

German MEP, Elmar Brok, said that Fine Gael’s support for some of the previous government’s policies had made it able to “sell” austerity and financial hardship to the Irish people.

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Mar 29th 2013, 7:15 AM

# spirit

Running from war: Somali athletes defeat hardship for shot at glory

From Mogadishu, the road to the London Olympics is fraught with more uncertainty than most.

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Jul 15th 2012, 8:30 AM