Growing Up in Ireland: 'There's always room for improvement'

Cabinet today will discuss plans to establish a unit aimed at reducing child poverty and improving the well-being of children in Ireland. This new unit will look at issues like the cost of education & childcare, potential welfare reforms, public health measures, preventing family homelessness as well as participation in sport and cultural activities. Is Ireland a good place to be a child? Is it a good place to bring up children? Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss…

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11.50 5 Apr 2023

Growing Up in Ireland: 'There's always room for improvement'

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11.50 5 Apr 2023

Cabinet today will discuss plans to establish a unit aimed at reducing child poverty and improving the well-being of children in Ireland.

This new unit will look at issues like the cost of education & childcare, potential welfare reforms, public health measures, preventing family homelessness as well as participation in sport and cultural activities.

Is Ireland a good place to be a child? Is it a good place to bring up children? Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss…