January 21, 2026 | 6:57 am
Saint Vincent de Paul is reporting a record level of demand last year, with requests for help exceeding 260,000 for the first time.
It represents a 6 percent increase on 2024, reflecting extra pressure on households during the winter period.
Food remained the biggest driver of need while energy assistance also reached record levels.
Louise Bayliss, the society’s Head of Social Justice and Policy says these figures only capture a part of what households are facing.
Customers in Belmullet Town and Tallagh may be experiencing low pressure.
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