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New survey finds 706,000 Irish people are living in povertyA new report claims that one sixth of the Irish population are living in poverty. The report entitled “Shaping Ireland's Future” found that over 706,000 Irish people are living an impoverished life, 200,000 of whom are children. ... April 11, 2012 by HILDA HIGGINS
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Northern Ireland at risk of Europe's worst povertyPeople living in Northern Ireland experience some of the highest poverty rates in Europe, a consumer report has revealed. ... July 30, 2011 by DARA KELLY
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‘Irish mass emigration, and rising poverty are horrifying to see’ says editorialAn editorial in the highly influential Observer newspaper in London makes a strong argument for Europe to give the Irish a break after the country’s economic collapse. ... February 28, 2011 by ANTOINETTE KELLY
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Numbers of children living in poverty on the increaseThe number of children living in poverty and children suffering from abuse has risen since 2008.The official State of the Nation’s Children report showed how Ireland’s more vulnerable children were missing out on basic services be ... December 24, 2010 by IrishCentral Columnists
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Photo Gallery: Frank McCourtThe number of children living in poverty and children suffering from abuse has risen since 2008.The official State of the Nation’s Children report showed how Ireland’s more vulnerable children were missing out on basic services be July 15, 2009
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