National increase 10.6% in last year, 18.9% over three years There has been considerable increase in the cost of a Minimum Essential Standard of Living (MESL) across all household types according…
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Dublin Local MattersGeneral News
SVP report shows numbers unable to heat homes doubled last year
by Rose Barrettby Rose BarrettWith winter energy bills now landing through the door, a new report from the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP) sets out a series of actions Government and the Regulator…
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Dublin Local MattersGeneral News
Temporary supports welcome but not sufficient for households in crisis – SVP
by Rose Barrettby Rose BarrettThe €400m announced in the government support package for social protection measures is welcome, says the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP) – but increasing core social welfare rates would have been more…
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Dublin Local MattersGeneral News
SVP record calls for help shows need for more long-term Government action
by Rose Barrettby Rose BarrettA record 228,301 calls for help to the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP) in 2022 and a further increase in January of this year already shows that targeted…
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Dublin Local MattersGeneral News
Extra supports this winter in Energy Poverty Action Plan are welcome but SVP concerned that plan lacks long term vision
by Rose Barrettby Rose BarrettThe Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) has welcomed the long-awaited Energy Poverty Action Plan approved by the Cabinet last week. The Society says that the Action Plan…
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Dublin Local MattersGeneral News
Free Santa Experience at Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
by Rose Barrettby Rose BarrettWith over 80 stores, 20 restaurants and a state-of-the-art cinema, Liffey Valley is the ultimate shopping destination this Christmas. One of Ireland’s largest shopping and leisure destinations, Liffey Valley will host…
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Dublin Local MattersGeneral News
The SVP launch ‘Essentielle Boutique’ – a luxury shop where the basics are the luxuries!
by Rose Barrettby Rose BarrettThis week an unusual pop-up shop will make an appearance on the top floor of the Powerscourt Townhouse Centre Dublin in support of the Society of St Vincent de Paul…
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SSE Airtricity has provided the Society of St. Vincent de Paul with a donation of €1,000,000 that aims to support households in need of financial assistance during the current cost…
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General News
Five Dublin charity shops win in SVP national competition
by Rose Barrettby Rose BarrettFive Vincent’s charity shops in Dublin have won East Region awards in the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) national retail competition. Vincent’s Meath Street in Dublin’s Liberties won…
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The Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) has launched a national campaign calling on members of the people to volunteer with the charity, following a record number of calls…