Irish Examiner view: Frustration at RTÉ magnified by cost-of-living crisis

A study found that one third of the population are “just getting by” financially, which helps explain the anger underpinning the public frustration with the ongoing tales of financial irresponsibility at RTÉ.

Although unemployment is at 3.8%, 12% of people admit that they would only be able to cover costs for a month if they were hit by 'income shock'.

The reality of everyday life and the illusion of economic statistics came were in close contact earlier this week with eye-watering revelations about how many people in Ireland are struggling to keep their heads above water.

A study by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has found that one third of the population are “just getting by” financially. In addition, 12% admit they would only be able to cover their costs for a single month if they were hit by an “income shock”.