Sean Healy: Government continues to fail on poverty

According to the latest figures, 210,363 children under the age of 18 are living on an income below the poverty line. Picture: iStock/PA

The latest Survey on Income and Living Conditions released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), gives us an insight into the standard of living of people of all age groups across the State. 

It also offers an initial indication of the impact of Covid-19 on poverty and deprivation in Ireland.