Government blamed for poverty levels

THE Government has been accused of substantially widening the gap between rich and poor.

Government blamed for poverty levels

The Conference of Religious in Ireland (CORI) claimed that Government decisions have widened the rich and poor gap by 243 a week.

Spokesperson for CORI's Justice Commission Fr Sean Healy blamed bad Budgets and spending decisions for the growing divide.

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