One in five living on just €200 a week

ONE in five people in Ireland live on little more than €200 weekly.

One in five living on just €200 a week
Wed, 30 May, 2007 - 01:00
Evelyn Ring

The disclosure came as Fr Peter McVerry, a tireless advocate for the homeless, paid tribute to the role of the Combat Poverty Agency.

He said the role of the State-supported agency remained as relevant today as 20 years ago when it was established.

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