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A new survey reveals that up to 80% of Irish parents believe their children are negatively affected by the cost-of-living crisis, with many resorting to skipping meals and cutting heating to cope with financial strain.

A Barnardos report indicates that parents are now spending an additional €450 on digital devices on top of uniforms and other back-to-school costs, with many resorting to loans to meet education expenses.

Children's charity Barnardos stated that the challenges faced in housing vulnerable young people within Special Emergency Arrangements (SEAs) are "utterly predictable."

The charity Barnardos is urging the government to implement targeted actions to protect families and reduce child poverty, as one in five families are reportedly cutting back on food due to the rising cost of living.

A new whare has opened at Barnardos' Christchurch care residence, offering residents and their families a dedicated space for meetings, learning, and healing outside the facility.