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<p>The index of deprivation in Ireland by Pobal is informed using Census 2022 data.</p>

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Research shows gap between Ireland’s poorest communities and non-deprived areas is growing

Almost 200,000 people now live in areas classed as either very or extremely disadvantaged

<p>The pandemic brought with it shutdowns and absences due to illness, but there has also been a surge in unexplained absences. Disadvantaged children were hit particularly badly, with 57.6% of students in Deis Band 1 schools missing 20-plus days in 2021/22. Stock picture</p>

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Children lost more than school hours during covid — and the disadvantaged lost the most

<p>Among the new measures, Deis schools will be given supports to encourage students from underrepresented groups to access higher education. Stock picture</p>

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New higher education funding for underrepresented and disadvantaged students

Fergus Finlay: It's inequality, not disability, that is holding back people like Calum Geary

GP screening: Poorer patients ‘fall through cracks’

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GP screening: Poorer patients ‘fall through cracks’

Ireland ranks among highest for inter-generational educational disadvantage

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Ireland ranks among highest for inter-generational educational disadvantage