Out with the deep fat fryer and in with technology – how Irish society has changed in recent decades 

CSO survey on Income and Living Conditions.

The divide between urban and rural living when it comes to everyday services like doctors, shops, and public transport has been laid bare by new data which shows stark differences in ease of access, depending on where someone lives.

Difficulty accessing public transport has increased significantly in the past decade, Central Statistics Office (CSO) data showed.