Incomes low in some areas but it is not a town or country issue

Household gross income in 2016 was highest in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown at €66,203, Fingal (€58,795), and Kildare (€54,472). The lowest incomes were in Donegal (€32,259), Leitrim (€34,800) and Longford (€34,892), according to this Geographical Profiles study by the CSO.

Debate suggesting that rural areas are being ignored or abandoned may influence the decisions of voters on Saturday.