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Saturday 30 September 2023 Dublin: 11°C

# St Vincent de Paul

Last week
17th September 2023 - 30th September 2023
# fraudsters
Scammers targeting renters in arrears 'preying on the most vulnerable'
Fraudsters are masquerading as Dublin City Council, attempting to con those in financial difficulty.
7.8k
5
Sep 20th 2023, 12:20 AM
Last month
August 2023
# St Vincent de Paul
Over 250 parents contacted SVP every day last week about back-to-school costs
The charity is “hopeful” that the Government will make school books free at secondary level in the upcoming Budget.
8.0k
31
Aug 31st 2023, 6:45 AM
This year
2023
# Education
Education Minister says parents and guardians ‘cannot be compelled to pay voluntary charge’
Norma Foley called on principals to contact her department if their school was struggling to pay certain costs.
12.3k
25
May 31st 2023, 7:38 PM
# energy poverty
Cost-of-living pressures led 230,000 people to seek help from St Vincent de Paul last year
Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe said falling inflation was not a cause for celebration.
6.1k
17
May 3rd 2023, 6:00 AM
# energy poverty
SVP report shows number of people unable to heat their homes more than doubled last year
Using data from the CSO, the new report reveals around 377,000 people lived in homes they were unable to adequately heat last year.
4.5k
4
Mar 1st 2023, 12:13 PM
Last year
2022
# Inflation
Cost of living crisis: SVP says poorer families are on the brink as choices narrow
The charity highlighted how families were affected by the crisis this week.
15.3k
6
Jul 2nd 2022, 7:00 AM
# your stories
Are you struggling with the rising cost of living in Ireland? We want to hear your story
We want to get a sense of how Irish households are coping at the moment – here’s how you can take part.
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28
Feb 10th 2022, 3:52 PM
# Consumer Price Index
CSO examining how to show 'disproportionate' impact of soaring inflation on poorer families
Campaigners have warned that soaring inflation is hitting lower-income households differently.
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18
Jan 30th 2022, 7:00 AM
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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.
8.5k
13
Nov 22nd 2021, 7:33 AM
# St Vincent de Paul
Hundreds of struggling parents call SVP everyday as back-to-school costs bite
The charity said the cost of iPads and tablets is a particular cause of concern.
20.1k
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Aug 26th 2021, 10:01 PM
Voices
Opinion: Bogus clothes collecting denying legitimate charities access to much needed funds
Double check if in doubt when approached for clothing donations to ensure those in need benefit.
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Jun 19th 2021, 6:30 PM
# Coronavirus
One in four people in Ireland cut spending on food and utilities during pandemic, study finds
That’s according to research carried out by Red C on behalf of St Vincent de Paul.
12.4k
3
Mar 25th 2021, 7:21 AM
# Housing
Varadkar says councils should help pay for property inspectors instead of 'investing in white-water rafting'
St Vincent De Paul has called for more support from the government to retrofit homes.
21.9k
35
Updated
Dec 10th 2019, 4:00 PM
# Cold Weather Strategy
333 extra beds to be made available as Dublin Region Homeless Executive launches winter strategy
The measure was announced in partnership with a range of charities.
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6
Nov 14th 2018, 5:43 PM
# social media fail
'That's me sorted for the Listowel Races': St Vincent de Paul apologises over student's social media boast
The charity was forced to cancel a cheque issued to a student who claimed it was needed to pay his college fees.
73.1k
47
Sep 10th 2018, 10:15 PM
# food poverty
A third of calls made to St Vincent De Paul are from people struggling to afford food
One in 11 people in Ireland are estimated to experience food poverty.
10.2k
52
Apr 18th 2018, 2:57 PM
# christmas appeal
Chiropractor in Donegal accepting toys instead of payment
The toys will be distributed by St Vincent de Paul to families in the area.
21.3k
22
Dec 14th 2017, 8:30 PM
# Charity
St Vincent de Paul appeals for new premises after Coolock store destroyed by fire
A 25-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident.
11.0k
13
Sep 5th 2017, 8:47 AM
# Back To School
A record number of people sought help from St Vincent de Paul last month
The new figures coincide with new data on a surge in homeless children in Dublin.
8.2k
32
Sep 1st 2017, 4:10 PM
# Children
'Not a legacy to be proud of': Charities tell ministers how to pull 139,000 children out of poverty
Today, leading NGOs will outline measures they say could make a real different to the quality of life of children in this country.
7.7k
18
Jul 21st 2017, 6:10 AM
# tis the season
Brendan O'Carroll makes sure 2,800 families will have Christmas dinner
The cast and crew of Mrs Brown’s Boys have made a “very substantial” donation to the Society of St Vincent de Paul.
21.4k
27
Dec 22nd 2016, 1:26 PM
# give a fiver
New campaign asks people to give up the price of a pint for homeless families
The money will be used to help people living in emergency accommodation.
10.0k
75
Dec 14th 2016, 7:37 PM
# SVP
These 'flat to rent' ads show a sobering side to the hunt for housing
They’re part of a new campaign to raise awareness about the work SVP does, and the need for social housing.
33.7k
20
Oct 17th 2016, 5:08 PM
# Taxing times
Energy regulator proposes to increase levy on electricity bills by 36%
The Commission for Energy Regulation is proposing the increase to the Public Service Obligation levy.
22.2k
79
Jun 29th 2016, 6:05 AM
# sponsored by svp
"I was desperate, broke, homeless and unable to break the downward spiral of poverty"
We hear from Karen, a woman who knows first-hand what it’s like to slip into the bleak cycle of poverty.
17.4k
18
Dec 14th 2015, 7:23 PM
# SVP
Labour minister wins €18k car in raffle ... and immediately gives it back
The Society of St Vincent de Paul is very grateful for the gesture.
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Sep 7th 2015, 4:48 PM
# shipshape
The shipping container house that was built in three days over the weekend
The unit, which will hopefully be donated to a family in Cork, has now been completed.
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Dec 1st 2014, 2:45 PM
# PSO
Customers in 'a no-win situation' with electricity levy
The CER has announced an increase in the Public Service Obligation levy.
14.4k
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Jul 29th 2014, 8:42 AM
# budget 2015
Up for debate: What sort of Ireland do we want?
St Vincent de Paul wants the Government to lead the debate on this question.
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Jun 24th 2014, 2:22 PM
# Jailbreak
Irish students with no money blagged their way to Sydney in 36 hours
That’s mad, Ted.
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Feb 24th 2014, 9:49 AM
# Jailbreak
Irish students with no money have made it to Singapore and San Diego in 24 hours
Chancers.
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Feb 23rd 2014, 12:00 PM
# run forest run
How far could you get in 36 hours with no money?
Over three hundred Irish students will find out when they take part in a jailbreak challenge tomorrow.
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35
Feb 21st 2014, 2:04 PM
# Charity
"Thank you", says St Vincent de Paul after generous Christmas donations
In December, the charity made an appeal for toys and money after stocks ran low.
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Jan 25th 2014, 11:30 AM
# Donations
St Vincent de Paul appeals for money and toys as donations fall
The Cork St Vincent de Paul warehouse in Cork has run out of toys, it emerged today.
12.8k
107
Dec 19th 2013, 9:58 AM
# Donations
The government is giving €1 million to charities this Christmas
The donations to three different charities were approved at Cabinet today.
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Dec 17th 2013, 6:53 PM
# Christmas
Calls to St Vincent de Paul more than double in three years
As the charity launches its Christmas appeal, it revealed that the cost of providing assistance has risen to more than €40 million.
4.5k
19
Nov 21st 2013, 7:29 AM
# 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.
37.8k
253
Oct 28th 2013, 8:15 AM
# Your Say
Poll: Do you struggle to pay your energy bills?
The Society of St Vincent de Paul say more people are approaching them because they can’t pay their energy bills. Are you one of the people in difficulty?
7.8k
103
Oct 3rd 2013, 9:42 AM
# energy costs
People approaching St Vincent de Paul 'because they cannot afford the basics'
The Society of St Vincent de Paul has highlighted energy costs as particularly burdensome for struggling families.
5.0k
39
Oct 3rd 2013, 9:30 AM
# Cancer
Poor people 70% more likely to get lung, stomach, and cervical cancers
In Ireland, lung, stomach, head and neck, and cervical cancers are all more common in areas of higher unemployment and lower levels of education.
2.8k
12
Sep 2nd 2013, 2:31 PM
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