The Conference of Religious in Ireland says 750,000 people here are surviving on incomes below the poverty line.
The figures are contained in CORI's annual socio-economic review for 2008, which is published today.
The Director of CORI Justice, Fr Sean Healy, says the wealth generated from Ireland's economic boom has not been shared evenly.
He said those in difficulties often include many people with jobs.
To read the full CORI report click here.
