8+ hour, 37+ min ago  (605+ words) Five children in Waterford were allocated a social worker in February even though the worker was due to transfer to a different section at the end of this month, according to a guardian ad litem. Donal Traynor says he also…...

8+ mon, 4+ week ago  (671+ words) The once-off payment for 2025 is "160 for children aged 4 to 11 on or before September 30, while those aged 12-22 years receive "285. Stock picture: PA Back-to-school payments are set to be extended to benefit the 2,300 children currently in foster care. Minister for social protection…...