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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>Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty said wholesale electricity prices have fallen by more than 50% in the past year, but 'prices for households have not budged and remain sky high'. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins</p>

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Government accused of 'acting as commentators' on topic of rising energy bills

<p>Older people will recall double-digit inflation in Ireland in the early 1980s, but younger people are shocked by rising prices and the sudden effect on what they can afford. Stock picture</p>

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'Big shop’ shock as rising grocery prices start to bite

SPI report

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Social welfare increase of €15 won't cover cost of living rise

Government 'cannot afford' recommended €15-€20 social welfare payment hikes

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Government 'cannot afford' recommended €15-€20 social welfare payment hikes

Woman reading food labels at grocery store

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Carbon tax hike leaves people with 'impossible choice' between food and heat

Coronavirus - Tue Feb 22, 2022

Public under pressure as gas and oil prices rise again amid Ukraine crisis

Flac and SVP call on the Government to increase its package supporting families facing rocketing household bills

Wed, 23 Feb, 2022

Govt's plan to reduce poverty met with mixed reactions from activists

Govt's plan to reduce poverty met with mixed reactions from activists

The plan has been welcomed by St. Vincent's de Paul but head of Social Justice Ireland, Dr Seán Healy described the plan as too little too late.

Tue, 14 Jan, 2020

SVP report: ‘140,000 Irish children growing up cold’

SVP report: ‘140,000 Irish children growing up cold’

More than 140,000 children are living in substandard and poor-quality homes, with thousands more already languishing in emergency accommodation.

Tue, 10 Dec, 2019

Latest: Ireland ‘losing out’ with lack of foreign language skills, says Taoiseach

Latest: Ireland ‘losing out’ with lack of foreign language skills, says Taoiseach

The Taoiseach says one of his biggest regrets is not studying abroad.

Wed, 07 Feb, 2018

SVP receive 5,000 calls from families struggling to pay educational costs

SVP receive 5,000 calls from families struggling to pay educational costs

Families under financial strain are being forced to choose between school books and paying the rent.

Sat, 02 Sep, 2017

SVP: Families cutting back on food to pay for school costs

SVP: Families cutting back on food to pay for school costs

Families are cutting back on food and heating to pay for their children’s back-to-school costs, according to the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP).

Sat, 02 Sep, 2017