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A fifth of people deemed at risk of poverty in eight-year period, says study

A fifth of people deemed at risk of poverty in eight-year period, says study

The ESRI report highlighted how different groups faced different poverty risks based on figures stretching back to 2015.

Suicide rates ‘three times higher’ in North’s most deprived areas

Suicide rates ‘three times higher’ in North’s most deprived areas

The Samaritans called for urgent action to address the root causes, including poverty.

Child poverty higher in Northern Ireland than Republic, report shows

Child poverty higher in Northern Ireland than Republic, report shows

Child income poverty has fluctuated more in Northern Ireland than in the Republic of Ireland, according to a new report.

Budget tax and welfare changes will lead to ‘small income gains’ – ESRI

Budget tax and welfare changes will lead to ‘small income gains’ – ESRI

Lack of local authority housing is failing more and more children, ombudsman says

Lack of local authority housing is failing more and more children, ombudsman says

Concern Worldwide reaches 30 million people in 26 countries during 2023

Concern Worldwide reaches 30 million people in 26 countries during 2023

‘Too many’ Irish children going to bed hungry in one of wealthiest EU states

‘Too many’ Irish children going to bed hungry in one of wealthiest EU states

Children being left in poverty despite recovering economy, says charity

Children being left in poverty despite recovering economy, says charity

Mon, 20 May, 2024

The Children’s Rights Alliance made the claim as it launched its third Poverty Monitor on Monday.

One in five children experiencing enforced deprivation – report

One in five children experiencing enforced deprivation – report

Mon, 20 May, 2024

Over 260,000 children were found to be living in enforced deprivation last year, according to research from the Children's Rights Alliance

‘We have lots of people coming for the first time’ – SVP

‘We have lots of people coming for the first time’ – SVP

Mon, 01 Jan, 2024

SVP president Rose McGowan said more people in work who need help are coming to them