How I did it: Gerry O’Shea completed a PLC in pre-university law at Kerry College

Hidden Cost of Poverty report by Society of St Vincent de Paul flags ways to tackle malaise

Calls to the charity for first quarter of 2020 were at their highest level for over a decade

Photographers are using the lockdown to document the lives of people living within 2km

Phone and internet providers should follow lead of energy suppliers, says charity

Charity wants would-be TDs to engage with the marginalised and take stand against racism

Families in the cold as they have 'nothing at end of week to top up their pre-pay meter’

From feeding a dog to buying a goat, why not make a charity donation on behalf of a loved one this festive season?

Founding meeting took place on December 16th 1844 on Charles Street West, Smithfield

Broadcaster Ryan Tubridy criticises ‘terrible sense of indecency’ at ‘certain circles’ in State

Expansion will add 30 jobs over two years

No financial support towards €800 cost of devices, Oireachtas committee hears

Paco Underhill says ‘economics of 19th century retailing isn’t working’ with shift from disposable clothes

President highlights importance of society’s home visits at Dublin ceremony

Web Log: Company argues that “text needs to be clearer to reduce legal uncertainty”

Report finds high housing and childcare costs partly responsible for decline in living standards

Amy Worrall and Fátimah Alaya took part in Jailbreak 2019, a national competition where students fundraise for Amnesty International and St. Vincent de Paul.

Educators around the world increasingly see its value in reducing stress and anxiety

Income and living survey shows overall decline in rates of poverty and deprivation

Girl (9) hospitalised in Cork city after being struck by falling branch

Two-thirds of voters reject ‘Swiss law, not foreign judges’ proposal in referendum

Web Log: Google says those interested in applying don’t have to be AI experts

Charity says transition year costs have become significant source of stress

Volunteer Kate Durrant is part of a group delivering food parcels to families every week

Pope’s visit must energise Catholicism into a courageous, counter-cultural force

Retired lecturer at Trinity College Dublin was the society’s national vice-president

Kieran Stafford of SVP rejects criticism of giving food to rough sleepers

Rising cost of transition year and voluntary contributions listed as source of anxiety

St Vincent de Paul says governance changes to MABS must not dilute supports available

As little as €0.10 of every €1 spent in charity shop goes towards charitable deeds as turning your bag of unwanted goods into cash can be costly exercise

Focus Ireland launches annual campaign to support poor and 1,200 homeless families

The Swiss vote to limit EU immigration now threatens its trade deal with the EU

‘If changes such as wealth tax were made, it could have meant extra €200m for spending’

Growing income inequality combined with austerity, precarious jobs and an eating-away of middle-class security are all having a negative effect on social and economic mobility

Attention to detail is recommended when assessing tech hubs beyond Silicon Valley

Cross-party event hosted by Trócaire, Society of St Vincent de Paul, Social Justice Ireland

Ivan Cooper from The Wheel says economic recovery is yet to reach social services

Catholic Bishop of Galway had objected to funding for ‘morally wrong behaviour’

In a west Dublin B&B a family of six must live in a single room in a house that recently became a crime scene. A mother describes the ‘nightmare’ of living in emergency housing

‘Kathy feels as if the State has cut her adrift after almost forcibly institutionalising her. She doesn’t want to be dependent . . . She is longing to work in order to provide for her family’