Report: Majority of households on welfare

The majority of households on social welfare or taking home the minimum wage are in risk of living in poverty, a disturbing report revealed today.

Report: Majority of households on welfare

The majority of households on social welfare or taking home the minimum wage are in risk of living in poverty, a disturbing report revealed today.

The reality of the actual cost of meeting the minimum essential standard of living in today’s Ireland was uncovered as it emerged five out of six household types are attempting to survive in the midst of the Celtic Tiger.

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