More than one-third of renters living in deprivation, new figures show

Renters, single-parent families and those with disabilities were most at risk of living in enforced deprivation, according to a new CSO survey. File Picture.

There was an increase in people living in enforced deprivation last year, with renters, single-parent families and those with disabilities being most at risk, according to a new CSO study.

The enforced deprivation rate in Ireland overall increased to 17.8% in 2019, which means people were unable to afford two or more deprivation indicators, such as keeping their home warm, replacing furniture, or going out for a meal.