Yesterday (20th November 2025), on International Children’s Day, Dr Sean McDonnell, our Deputy CEO, and Stephen Coughlan, Systemic Family Support Manager, along with colleagues from other organisations attended the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Equality to discuss Child Poverty and Deprivation.
The other organisations/networks were:
- Preparing for Life (Northside Partnership)
- Early Learning Initiative
- ISPCC
- Monaghan Children and Young People’s Services Committee
- Area Based Childhood Programme
- Cox’s Demesne Youth & Community Project
Thanks to the Joint Oireachtas Committee for the opportunity.
Sean and Stephen are pictured with Ruairí Ó Murchú, TD and a member of the committee along with representatives from the other participating organisations.
Here is the link to coverage of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children & Equality meeting held on 20th November 2025. Sean and Stephen’s opening statement starts at: 31:45.
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children & Equality – Meeting to discuss Child Poverty and Deprivation
