Irish Parents Struggle with Cost-of-Living Crisis, Skipping Meals and Heating

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.

23 Jun, 04:30 — 23 Jun, 05:00

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Why this matters

The cost-of-living crisis in Ireland is significantly impacting families, leading to difficult choices that affect children's well-being and household stability. This situation highlights broader economic pressures and the need for potential policy interventions to support vulnerable households.

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The Story

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What sources agree on

A Barnardos survey indicates a significant number of Irish parents are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.
The crisis is leading to parents skipping meals and reducing heating in their homes.
A substantial percentage of parents believe their children are negatively affected by the crisis.

Key claims1 agreed · 2 unverified

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Up to 80% of parents believe children are negatively affected by the cost-of-living crisis.

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30% of respondents did not have enough food to feed children at some point over the last year.

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36% of parents report energy bill arrears.

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Coverage gaps

Specific percentage of respondents who did not have enough food to feed children at some point over the last year (30%)

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Percentage of parents reporting energy bill arrears (36%)

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2 sources— more sources would strengthen this score15/33

Spectrum spread— 2/5 buckets covered8/33

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irish-timesHigh71d ago

Up to 80% of parents believe children negatively affected by cost-of-living crisis

Barnardos survey finds 30% of respondents did not have enough food to feed children at some point over last year

By Conor Pope

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irish-independent71d ago

Parents skipping meals and cutting heating as 36pc report energy bill arrears in Barnardos survey

By Darragh Nolan

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Coverage Timeline

First report: irish-independent · 23 Jun, 04:30|Full coverage: 2 · 30m|Window: 30m

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irish-independent23 Jun, 04:30First to report

Parents skipping meals and cutting heating as 36pc report energy bill arrears in Barnardos survey

irish-times23 Jun, 05:00Latest update

Up to 80% of parents believe children negatively affected by cost-of-living crisis

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Initial Reporting2026-06-23T04:30:00.000Z - 2026-06-23T05:00:01.000Z

Both outlets simultaneously reported on the findings of the Barnardos survey, highlighting the severe impact on Irish parents.

Irish Parents Struggle with Cost-of-Living Crisis, Skipping Meals and Heating

Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims1 agreed · 2 unverified

Coverage gaps

The Story

Source Diversity

Source Diversity

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Up to 80% of parents believe children negatively affected by cost-of-living crisis

Parents skipping meals and cutting heating as 36pc report energy bill arrears in Barnardos survey

Coverage Timeline

Parents skipping meals and cutting heating as 36pc report energy bill arrears in Barnardos survey

Up to 80% of parents believe children negatively affected by cost-of-living crisis

Story evolution

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Key claims1 agreed · 2 unverified

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