The latest CSO Suvery on Income and Living Conditions found it went from 14% in 2018 to 12.8% last year.
Under 30 percent of lone parents are at risk of poverty, which is a drop of nearly 4%.
The CSO says it can't forecast what impact COVID-19 measures will have on poverty rates in Ireland as this latest study was conducted before the pandemic which led to lockdowns and subsequent job losses.
Inquest Hears 2 Year Old Girl Died Of Brain Damage Following Choking Incident At Greystones Creche
Lauren Boland’s inquest was held at Dublin District Coroner’s Court this afternoon.
Closure of Herbert Road Junction In Bray Confirmed To Facilitate Bus Corridor
The plans are contained in the Options Selection Report for the N11/M11 Bus Priority Interim Corridor, which was recently presented to members of Bray Municipal District.
Annual Spring Clean Month Arrives Across County Wicklow
Now in its 26th year, An Taisce’s Spring Clean initiative is once again inviting community groups, schools, and resident associations in Wicklow to participate.
Totem Of Singer Ronnie Drew Unveiled At Greystones Train Station
The 2nd Corten Steel totem at Greystones Train Station has been unveiled that features a portrait of the late singer Ronnie Drew.
Public Consultation Opens On Future Use Of Public Building In Carnew
Wicklow County Council has opened a public consultation on plans to refurbish the former Bank of Ireland building on the Main Street.
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