Childhood poverty rates in Ireland now similar to recession-era levels, says ESRI report

"More than 225,000 children are living in poverty when housing costs are accounted for, similar to the levels of child poverty seen during the financial crisis, new research has shown."

"One in five children are part of families living below the poverty line, with Ireland ranking 16th out of 27 countries in the European Union in terms of its after-housing-cost poverty rate for children."

More than 225,000 children are living in poverty when housing costs are accounted for. These levels are similar to child poverty rates seen during the financial crisis. One in five children belong to families living below the poverty line after housing costs are included. Ireland ranks 16th of 27 European Union countries by after-housing-cost child poverty rate. High housing expenses substantially raise measured child poverty and push a significant share of households below the poverty threshold. The prevalence affects over 20 percent of children nationwide, indicating widespread economic strain linked to housing affordability.

Read at Irish Independent