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# deprivation - Monday 17 December, 2018

Nearly 16% of Irish households at risk of poverty last year while disposable income increased Deprivation

Nearly 16% of Irish households at risk of poverty last year while disposable income increased

Dec 17th 2018, 8:25 PM 13,216 Views 33 Comments

New CSO data shows that the average annual household disposable income was €48,476 in 2017.

# deprivation - Tuesday 12 June, 2018

Poverty: 'There is a dominant narrative that seeks to blame people for their circumstances' Opinion

Poverty: 'There is a dominant narrative that seeks to blame people for their circumstances'

Jun 12th 2018, 7:00 AM 22,771 Views 143 Comments

But the reality is choices are dramatically different for people living in poverty compared to those with access to resources, writes Dr Tricia Keilthy.

# deprivation - Thursday 18 January, 2018

Roma children living in 'overcrowded houses with rats, damp and sewage' Poverty

Roma children living in 'overcrowded houses with rats, damp and sewage'

Jan 18th 2018, 5:32 PM 27,280 Views 37 Comments

Over 80% of respondents in new research reported discrimination in the street or in a public place.

# deprivation - Friday 10 November, 2017

Ireland has only recovered by 41% from the recession Are We There Yet

Ireland has only recovered by 41% from the recession

Nov 10th 2017, 6:10 AM 41,697 Views 89 Comments

The 2016 Deprivation Index, which is deemed to be a more detailed view of how the economy is performing, was published yesterday.

# deprivation - Monday 19 June, 2017

'My patients die younger and develop chronic conditions earlier than affluent patients' Column

'My patients die younger and develop chronic conditions earlier than affluent patients'

Jun 19th 2017, 7:00 AM 349 Views 31 Comments

The current healthcare delivery does not recognise their increased health needs, writes Dr David Gibney.

# deprivation - Thursday 18 June, 2015

This map shows how Dublin is a city divided Reality Check

This map shows how Dublin is a city divided

Jun 18th 2015, 6:04 AM 67,744 Views 33 Comments

A report commissioned by the council shows where the bulk of the wealth is – and the deprivation.

# deprivation - Wednesday 21 January, 2015

One in eight Irish children live in deprivation Poverty

One in eight Irish children live in deprivation

Jan 21st 2015, 3:00 PM 12,854 Views 62 Comments

There are fewer people currently at risk of poverty, however, and Joan Burton is pretty happy about that.

# deprivation - Tuesday 30 September, 2014

One in five older Irish people live in deprivation Poverty

One in five older Irish people live in deprivation

Sep 30th 2014, 7:49 PM 10,294 Views 35 Comments

74,520 Irish people over the age of 65 are suffering enforced deprivation.

# deprivation - Monday 1 September, 2014

One third of Irish population forced to go without basic necessities Poverty

One third of Irish population forced to go without basic necessities

Sep 1st 2014, 7:55 AM 14,102 Views 42 Comments

A report this morning also warns that we will need to serious investment in healthcare facilities as the number of over 85s in Ireland will double by 2025.

# deprivation - Thursday 4 July, 2013

Marrying your first cousin can double the risk of birth defects in your babies New Research

Marrying your first cousin can double the risk of birth defects in your babies

Jul 4th 2013, 6:30 AM 14,980 Views 50 Comments

However a study published in The Lancet today says that the absolute risk of birth defects, such as down syndrome, is low.

# deprivation - Saturday 16 February, 2013

9 things we learned about poverty in Ireland this week Society

9 things we learned about poverty in Ireland this week

Feb 16th 2013, 8:30 AM 21,460 Views 42 Comments

A major study released by the CSO this week gave facts and figures about income in Ireland today. This is what it found.

# deprivation - Wednesday 13 February, 2013

Here's how much disposable income the average person in Ireland has Money Money Money

Here's how much disposable income the average person in Ireland has

Feb 13th 2013, 12:56 PM 65,922 Views 125 Comments

The annual CSO study on income also found that the number of people unable to afford basic necessities has jumped significantly.

# deprivation - Tuesday 8 January, 2013

TD says Hogan has neglected scheme for disadvantaged urban areas Funding

TD says Hogan has neglected scheme for disadvantaged urban areas

Jan 8th 2013, 7:02 PM 6,177 Views 20 Comments

The Minister has said the phasing out of city council and development boards will have implications for the programme.

# deprivation - Wednesday 5 December, 2012

Study says recession has hit older people more than reported Poverty

Study says recession has hit older people more than reported

Dec 5th 2012, 10:50 AM 2,448 Views 8 Comments

A study from NUI Galway says the perception that older people have secure finances is not always a fair one.

# deprivation - Thursday 9 August, 2012

Weekly income for elderly people drops 6 per cent - CSO CSO

Weekly income for elderly people drops 6 per cent - CSO

Aug 9th 2012, 5:27 PM 2,182 Views 1 Comment

The average weekly income fell to €403.23 in 2010 compared with €428.86 the previous year.

# deprivation - Friday 18 May, 2012

Column: Extreme poverty is right in front of us – and what are we doing? Opinion

Column: Extreme poverty is right in front of us – and what are we doing?

May 18th 2012, 7:30 AM 74 Views 52 Comments

One in five children go to bed hungry, yet State safety nets are actually being taken away, writes Sr Stanislaus Kennedy.

# deprivation - Wednesday 30 November, 2011

Almost a quarter of Irish people living in ‘deprivation’ – survey Ireland

Almost a quarter of Irish people living in ‘deprivation’ – survey

Nov 30th 2011, 11:58 AM 2,872 Views 19 Comments

An annual CSO survey shows that 22.5 per cent of Irish people experience two or more types of enforced deprivation.

# deprivation - Tuesday 13 September, 2011

Take 5: Tuesday Take 5

Take 5: Tuesday

Sep 13th 2011, 4:50 PM 1,336 Views 6 Comments

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

Almost 1 in 3 Irish children deprived of basic necessities Children

Almost 1 in 3 Irish children deprived of basic necessities

Sep 13th 2011, 11:08 AM 1,619 Views 22 Comments

Even in well-off homes 28 per cent of kids are going without one or more key items, a survey has found.

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