Galway
Access by Lone Parents to the Labour Market in Galway City and County. People, Services and Challenges
The routes to lone parenthood are many: separation, divorce, desertion, death, imprisonment of a partner or an unplanned pregnancy. This research aims to develop an understanding of the statistical profile of lone parents in Galway City and County, to consider those who provide services for lone parents in the county and to identify any gaps in service provision with a view to increasing understanding of, and capacity to respond to, the labour market needs of lone parents. View Executive Summary and Recommendations
Census 2006
In 2006 the Census recorded 2,878 lone parent households in Galway City; 90% were lone mothers, with 10% lone fathers.
There were 5,258 lone parent households in Galway County; 84% were lone mothers, with 16% lone fathers.
One parent families made up 10% of all households in Galway.
The Census does not provide a figure for the number of one parent families in the county, but nationally, Census data shows that over 10% of all one parent families live in multi-family households, for example, they live with their own parents.. more information
2005 Assessment of Housing Need
Galway City Council
In 2005 there were 604 one parent families on the housing list in Galway City.
Lone parents made up 41% of the total households on the waiting list.
Galway County Council
In 2005 there were 281 one parent families on the housing list in Co. Galway.
Lone parents made up 38% of the total households on the waiting list.
Ballinasloe Town Council
In 2005 there were 44 one parent families on the housing list in Ballinasloe.
Lone parents made up 30% of the total households on the waiting list.
Galway Total
In 2005 there were 929 one parent families on the housing list in Galway.
Lone parents made up 39% of the total households on the waiting list.
Statistical Information on Social Welfare Services 2005
There were 2,813 recipients of the One-Parent Family Payment in Galway in 2005.
This page was updated on 19th November, 2009