Covid income supports prevented poverty rates rising New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that one in four households - with children - were in arrears on their utility bills on … Business • 06 May
Poverty jumps after households on subsidies pay rent The poverty risk of households that are in receipt of housing subsidies is two and a half times greater after they have paid their rent, … Business • 10 Jan
'At risk of poverty rate' stood at 13.2% in 2020 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the median annual household disposable income was €43,101 last year. Business • 17 Dec 21
Pandemic plunges 100 million more workers into poverty The Covid-19 pandemic has pushed over 100 million more workers into poverty, the UN said today, after working hours plummeted and access to good quality … Business • 02 Jun 21
ESRI finds income inequality at lowest recorded level Income inequality in Ireland has fallen over the past three decades, but measures of poverty remain high for lone-parent households and those without a job. Business • 14 May 21
CSO's at risk of poverty rate falls to 12.8% in 2019 A new survey from the Central Statistics Office show that the average annual household disposable income in 2019 was €43,552, up from €42,865 in 2018. Business • 27 Oct 20
Rates of enforced deprivation increased last year - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the enforced deprivation rate increased to 17.8% last year from 15.1% in 2018. Business • 02 Sep 20
Poverty has doubled among working lone parents - SVP Poverty among working lone parents more than doubled over the five-year period up to 2017, according to a new report from the Society of St … Ireland • 05 Mar 19
Nearly half the world lives on less than $5.50 a day Despite progress in reducing extreme poverty, nearly half the world's population lives on less than $5.50 a day, with a rising share of the poor … Business • 17 Oct 18
Over 100,000 working people at risk of poverty - report More than 104,000 working Irish people are at risk of poverty, according to a new report from Social Justice Ireland. Business • 20 Mar 18
Child poverty not restricted to third world - UNICEF One in five children in rich countries lives in relative poverty, according to a UNICEF report published today. News • 15 Jun 17
Demand for Barnardos' services up 8% last year A leading charity executive has said that the number of children living in consistent poverty would fill Croke Park twice over. News • 03 Jan 17
IMF sees US economy in 'good shape' The International Monetary Fund said today that the US economy was "overall in good shape", with growth set to accelerate from recent setbacks despite an … Business • 22 Jun 16
Richest 62 people own same as half world's people The wealthiest 62 people now own as much as half the world's population, some 3.5 billion people, as the super-rich have grown richer and the … Business • 18 Jan 16
Ombudsman says child poverty target too high The Children's Ombudsman has criticised a Government target which could see 37,000 children still living in consistent poverty by 2020 as "unacceptably high". News • 22 May 15
One in four Europeans 'at risk of poverty' One in four Europeans are at risk of poverty, an Irish study on the effects of austerity has warned. News • 09 Mar 15
Study shows poverty affects IQ levels in children Poverty affects the IQ of children as young as two and has an impact that increases with age, according to psychologists. News • 04 Dec 14
Defence Forces chief responds to poverty claims The Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces has said there is no reason why soldiers, sailors or air crew should be sleeping in cars. News • 01 Oct 14
LA's Skid Row - refuge of fallen angels For a century or more Skid Row in Los Angeles has been the refuge for those who cannot fall any lower, the "capital" of homeless … Special Reports • 30 Sep 14
Number of those aged over 85 set to double A report by Social Justice Ireland says the number of people in Ireland aged over 85 will double in just over a decade, meaning greater … News • 01 Sep 14
2.2 billion people 'poor or near-poor' - UN More than 2.2 billion people are "poor or near-poor", with financial crises, natural disasters, soaring food prices and violent conflicts threatening to exacerbate the problem, … News • 24 Jul 14
Report highlights number of 'working poor' Almost one in six of the Republic's adults who are living in poverty have a job, according to a new survey from Social Justice Ireland. News • 30 Jun 14
'Austerity policies' hitting most vulnerable The number out of work for over 12 months has quadrupled in the past five years, according to a report by 30 national organisations combating … News • 26 Feb 14
Child poverty rates 'unacceptably high' The Children's Rights Alliance has said a high percentage of separated migrant children continue to go missing and overall child poverty rates are unacceptably high. News • 25 Feb 14
MEPs endorse anti-poverty programme The European Parliament has endorsed 'The Costello Report', a €3.5 billion European aid fund for the most deprived. News • 25 Feb 14
