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# malnutrition

NUI Galway develops vitamin-rich crop to combat malnutrition in Africa

Up to 500,000 children in developing countries go blind each year due to vitamin A deficiency.

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Jan 20th 2014, 8:20 AM

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Column: The State’s new year resolution should be to cherish all children equally

Cuts introduced since the beginning of the economic crisis have had a devastating effect on lone parent families, writes Louise Bayliss.

Jan 9th 2014, 7:00 AM

# capuchin day centre

Behind the scenes as the Capuchin Day Centre prepares to feed 500 people

We visited the centre yesterday to see what staff and volunteers would be cooking up for their annual festive gala.

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Dec 31st 2013, 5:30 PM

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Column: Thousands of people in Ireland can't afford a basic meal every second day

Food poverty is a difficult – but very real – fact to accept in modern society. Ireland must now make a decision on how to implement a programme to tackle rising poverty and social exclusion, writes Emer Costello.

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Dec 17th 2013, 7:30 PM

# high seas

Somali piracy is down 90 per cent from last year

New security measures take effect – but there are still “suspicious approaches” to ships.

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Dec 15th 2013, 5:00 PM

# food poverty

This map shows food poverty 'is a reality in every county in Ireland'

Two unions are calling on the government to provide aid to organisations offering food assistance to those struggling this Christmas.

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Dec 15th 2013, 12:47 PM

# India

Women are fighting the vicious cycle of poverty in India with one simple idea

“We used to depend entirely on our husbands for money… now we make our own decisions.”

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Dec 11th 2013, 8:00 AM

# ESRI

Average household receives €327 per week in social welfare payments

87 per cent of households now receive some kind of payment from the government in the form of child benefit, State pension or another social welfare payment.

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Dec 11th 2013, 6:40 AM

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Column: The pain of debt is not quick – it is a ceiling that lowers inch by crucifying inch

What is debt, and why do we all buy into this debt culture? Jillian Godsil discusses her own financial problems and the unsustainable status quo of modern Ireland.

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Dec 1st 2013, 7:30 PM

# New Reality

Food Bank centre reacts to a new reality - a new poverty

The food centre, which looks more like a café than a soup kitchen, is working to remove the stigma attached to coming through its doors.

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Nov 30th 2013, 8:30 PM

# alms

Vatican charity arm turning pope's words into action

Discreet daily rounds of charity-giving based on letters sent to Pope Francis.

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Nov 30th 2013, 5:00 PM

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Column: Music changes lives – every young person should have the chance to learn

Through music education, many of society’s most vulnerable young people dare to dream of greater things for their futures, writes Chris Maher.

Nov 30th 2013, 12:00 PM

# Poverty

47% of Irish people are willing to pay more for groceries from developing countries

A new Eurobarometer survey shows that 52 per cent said that tackling global poverty should be one of the Government’s main priorities.

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Nov 26th 2013, 5:29 PM

# Targets

Ireland has reduced the number of early school leavers, Eurostat finds

Ireland is on its way to meeting its targets in some areas, but more work is needed to tackle poverty and social inclusion.

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Oct 29th 2013, 1:56 PM

# Unemployment

Irish man considers joining British army to pull family out of poverty

The 25-year-old father of two said he was told he would be expected to spend six months in Afghanistan if he enlisted.

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Oct 28th 2013, 8:15 AM

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Column: Having a home is a basic need that's slipping beyond people's reach

A fresh and compassionate approach is needed for Budget 2014 to help thousands of families who are in danger of losing their homes, writes SR Stanislaus Kennedy.

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Oct 9th 2013, 1:00 PM

# Fertile ground

Ireland has the highest fertility rate in the European Union

New figures from Eurostar also show that Ireland has a higher than average rate of people who are at risk of poverty and social exclusion and has experienced one of the highest falls in employment.

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Oct 7th 2013, 1:52 PM

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Column: If we work together, global poverty can be abolished by 2030

The recipe to fight world poverty is working, writes Hans Zomer, who says global levels of extreme poverty have already fallen to half what they were 13 years ago thanks to focused efforts by the international community.

Sep 25th 2013, 7:00 AM

# Progress

For the first time in history, 9 out of 10 children in the world go to school

World leaders are meeting in New York to talk about how some of the Millennium Development Goals have been met – but others are lagging behind.

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Sep 24th 2013, 7:15 AM

# Psychology

Why being overworked can feel like being poor

It’s a “critical scarcity” thing – and it affects your capacity to handle other problems.

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Sep 22nd 2013, 6:30 PM

# Obesity

Minister: The number of obese three-year-olds in Ireland is frightening

Frances Fitzgerald said she was concerned about figures in a report published today which found “examples of three-year-olds eating hamburgers and crisps”.

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Sep 20th 2013, 10:00 AM

# Austerity

Higgins: It is important that austerity does not erode the rights of citizens

Speaking at a reception for the new European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly, he said the connection between economy, society and government is profoundly important.

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Sep 17th 2013, 1:55 PM

# California

Photos: This is what it’s like to be homeless in Silicon Valley

Despite being one of the richest areas in America, the number of homeless in Silicon Valley has risen by 7% over the past two years.

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Sep 8th 2013, 9:15 AM

# not pukka

The 8 most inspired responses to #AskJamieOliver

He’s not the most popular TV chef after his comments about poverty.

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Aug 28th 2013, 7:30 PM

# Elderly

Older people in poverty 'picking between eating and heating'

Advocacy groups say today’s CSO figures showing an increase in poverty among older people reflects the reality they see on the ground.

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Aug 15th 2013, 4:28 PM

# Poverty

Poverty is the 'greatest crime in Irish society'

Speaking at the MacGill Summer School, Aodhán Ó’Ríordáin accused the government of neglecting poorer children in the country.

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Jul 30th 2013, 12:41 PM

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Column: Today's countries in need are tomorrow's trading partners

Ending global poverty means changing the way we view overseas aid and development – which is why the public have been invited to share ideas about Ireland’s contribution to the world stage, writes Joe Costello TD.

Jul 15th 2013, 1:00 PM

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Column: Austerity isn't working – so what alternatives exist for October's Budget?

Despite the growing number of voices criticising austerity as a method to meet deficit targets, the government has indicated there is more to come. This situation can’t continue, writes Rory Hearne.

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Jul 12th 2013, 7:00 AM

# Climate Change

Climate change 'will trap millions of people in poverty'

The World Bank has warned that shifting rain patterns will make droughts worse and leave other parts of Asia flooded.

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Jun 27th 2013, 7:30 AM

# Immigrants

Irish attitudes to immigrants have become ‘more negative’ over last 7 years

A report by the ESRI shows that Irish people have an increasingly negative attitude towards immigrants – and that the poverty gap between Irish and non-EU nationals has widened since 2008.

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Jun 26th 2013, 7:30 AM

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Column: 3 billion people continue to live in poverty as the G8 summit takes place

As world leaders prepare to meet, the reality of three billion people – 40 per cent of the world’s population – living in extreme poverty will cast a shadow over their photocalls, writes Justin Kilcullen.

Jun 16th 2013, 12:00 PM

# Money

St Vincent de Paul warns of 'potential money lending crisis'

The society has said that its members are becoming increasingly alarmed at the prevalence of money lenders.

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Jun 9th 2013, 6:49 PM

Voices

Column: Governments aren't doing enough to stop destructive land grabs

The rush for land to get food and fuel for rich Western countries has resulted in the daylight robbery of the world’s poor, writes Karol Balfe.

Jun 4th 2013, 2:15 PM

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Column: We need to help lone parents into work and away from welfare dependency

Ireland spends almost €1 billion a year on One Parent Family Payments, but the results have been poor. We need to support lone parents properly, writes Minister Joan Burton.

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May 23rd 2013, 6:16 PM

# Poverty

Irish households saw one of the biggest falls in income after 2007

A report published today also warned of the increase in child poverty between 2007 and 2010.

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May 15th 2013, 2:45 PM

# Kermit Gosnell

US abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell found guilty of murder

Kermit Gosnell could face the death penalty after he was found guilty of three counts of murder in the deaths of babies born alive at his clinic.

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May 13th 2013, 8:50 PM

# Om nom nom

UN: People need to get their heads around eating insects

Mmmmm. Stir-fried beetles.

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May 13th 2013, 5:59 PM

Voices

Column: Hunger and the horsemeat scandal, both the consequences of inequality

We produce enough food for 10 times our population, but the horsemeat scandal shows just how inequality has forced people to low-price, low-quality food, writes Richard Manton.

May 1st 2013, 7:00 AM

# Ireland

Can we end EU child poverty? Experts to discuss taking action

Atwo-day Dublin event is organised by a number of international organisations and is the only EU Presidency event focused on children.

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Apr 10th 2013, 9:03 AM

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Column: The EU need not look beyond its own borders to see widespread poverty

At 38 per cent, Ireland has the highest rate of children at risk of poverty in Western Europe. But, far from protecting the vulnerable, the government has introduced austerity measures that mean the rich get richer, writes Richard Manton.

Apr 2nd 2013, 7:00 AM