Robert Watt was awarded an increase of €81,000 last year — and has since received a further €3,000 boost to his salary

Worldwide, a new billionaire is created every 26 hours — while inequality kills 21k-plus poor people every day

ESRI study funded by Low Pay Commission examines effect of minimum wage increases

Ireland starts its new year with stark new figures about the supply and affordability of housing

Irish people living abroad discover big differences in terms of the availability, quality, and cost of housing — infinity pool, anyone? But they also encounter similar problems including undersupply

Residential Tenancies Board is also starting to name and shame rogue landlords who breach laws designed to protect renters

In just six months, gifts from parents accounted for about €209m of the money spent on Irish properties

European Commission plan to act on gig workers is putting pressure on the takeaway delivery and ride-hailing sectors

Parents pumped €149m into house prices in the first half of this year, putting homes beyond the reach of many young people

Ireland's retailers and disadvantaged people alike ought to benefit from the nation's record €312.8bn in savings

The US response to the climate emergency is all about security — when it really ought to be framed in terms of climate justice 

In the space of a year, Lydia and her family went from pinpointing a home to buy to couchsurfing in Dublin. Their experience is far from rare, highlighting the stressful and dehumanising vagaries of the housing system, writes Noel Baker

Ireland doesn't merely tolerate inequality for people with disabilities — it insists on it. We need to cop ourselves on, listen to the Geary family, and end this shameful stupidity

Trade unions and agencies working with disadvantaged people warn the proposed change could amplify deprivation

Despite the dawn of a new era of reproductive healthcare, many women can't afford contraception. The Government must now honour its commitment to provide it free of charge

CSO figures are based on actual purchase prices which have almost doubled since 2013

In the first in a series looking at dereliction across Munster, Neil Michael examines County Kerry, finding empty properties in towns such as Tralee, Ballybunion, and Caherciveen

TD says it is 'crazy' not to resolve an issue that advocacy group says is among the top five complaints raised by tenants

Levy is meant to encourage development of idle sites — but only €21k of €14m bill has been paid

Experts warn that price rises in utilities and other essentials such as transport are putting strain on families

Shock departure highlights again the need for the State to take direct responsibility for our most vulnerable citizens

I'm one of the lucky ones. But look around at the resilient people who helped make Ireland a better and more progressive place, and you'll see many who are not faring so well

USI highlight anxiety and uncertainty suffered by students facing 'the highest fees in Europe'

Life in Ireland's armed services is financially unsustainable, according to a staff representative, and the consequent exodus of staff is leading to burnout among the people who are serving country

Thousands of yet-to-be-built homes were pre-sold to funds — and so will avoid paying higher stamp duty

Government accused of giving green light to vulture funds by excluding apartments from stamp duty measures

They're working hard and doing their best to save — but many younger people feel they will never own their own homes

Article 42.1 does not confine women to their homes, but it has certainly contributed to denying our agency and autonomy

The 'Irish Examiner' has seen a letter to PAC questioning its remit to examine the employment rights issue