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More than 70% of young people considering emigration for better quality of life

More than 70% of young people considering emigration for better quality of life — File Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Mon, 12 Sep, 2022 - 06:00

Conor Capplis

More than 70% of young people in Ireland aged 18-24 are considering moving abroad for a better quality of life, a new survey has found.

A youth organisation has warned that “unless young voices are heard in this budget, many will choose to leave”.

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<p>While the numbers reporting high levels of satisfaction with their financial situation were similar across the sexes, more women said they had low levels of satisfaction (27.2%) compared to men (19.9%). File picture</p>

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