# Standard of Living

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Harry McCann: The message to my generation is 'you don't matter' - so we prepare to emigrate

The student says young people have been consistently left behind so will be now leaving in their droves.

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Jul 2nd 2021, 4:16 PM

# Standard of Living

1 in 5 workers earn less than the 'living wage'

Unite described the wages of workers in hospitality, administrative support and retail sectors as ‘poverty pay’.

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Jul 6th 2014, 5:42 PM

# Standard of Living

Over 50s' income did not fall during the recession - ESRI

The think tank say research shows that, although the wealth of over 50s declined, overall income, health and well-being did not.

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Apr 3rd 2014, 10:09 AM

# Standard of Living

People want Constitution to protect additional human rights

Seventy one percent of people questioned by Amnesty International believe we should be able to hold the Government to account for human rights failures, including taking it to court.

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Feb 17th 2014, 8:13 AM

# Welfare

Those on benefits do not have enough for 'basic standard of living'

A report being launched today highlights the difficulties of those in receipt of jobseeker’s benefit who do not have enough to meet their physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs.

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Feb 6th 2012, 8:31 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things to know by 9am: Public sector pensions hit (a bit) by new levy, mixed news on the money front, how Dublin is better than Paris, and how often do men really think about naughty things?

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Nov 30th 2011, 8:31 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning…

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Jul 31st 2011, 9:08 AM