Income gap widened significantly under previous Government, new report finds

Over the course of the five budgets introduced by the coalition, the gap between rich and poor widened by €963 a year, or €18.45 a week. File photo.

Income inequality rose sharply during the previous Government’s term, according to a new report.

Over the course of the five budgets introduced by the coalition, the gap between rich and poor widened by €963 a year, or €18.45 a week.