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‘Welfare cheats’ campaign temporarily weakened belief in support – study

‘Welfare cheats’ campaign temporarily weakened belief in support – study

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

There is ‘solid’ backing in Ireland for enhancing welfare benefits above the European average, according to the Esri research.

Irish home owners need to be taxed 'properly' to reduce inequality, economist says

Irish home owners need to be taxed 'properly' to reduce inequality, economist says

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

John FitzGerald said Irish household wealth nationwide largely consists of people’s homes

Income inequality in Ireland and Northern Ireland ‘very similar’ – study

Income inequality in Ireland and Northern Ireland ‘very similar’ – study

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

The ESRI study said this was due to opposing effects in the tax and benefits system, education levels and unequal wages.