Naomi Connolly

Naomi Connolly is a 45-year-old mother of three from west Dublin, who has faced significant financial challenges since her separation from her ex-husband in 2018 and the loss of her job in 2020. Struggling to provide for her children, two of whom have autism, she has shared her experiences of navigating the complexities of lone parenthood, balancing education and work while relying on social welfare and food banks.