Deprived areas in the North 'fail to benefit from peace'

Up to 80% of children in Belfast’s most deprived areas are living in poverty, it was claimed tonight.

Up to 80% of children in Belfast’s most deprived areas are living in poverty, it was claimed tonight.

University of Ulster academic Eilish Rooney said children were missing out on the peace payoff enjoyed in the North.

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