37% of Irish have trouble paying their bills, EU survey shows

DESPITE being the second wealthiest country in the EU, more than one-third of Irish people surveyed admit having difficulties paying their bills at the end of the month.

The high level (37%) of Irish with problems puts the country in the top half of a table, joining people from the newer EU member states along with Portugal, Greece, Spain and Italy.

Those with the least difficulties making ends meet were the Danes and Swedes, with 13% having problems.