The recent ESRI report reveals the socioeconomic realities of foreign-born residents in Ireland, showing that despite higher education and employment rates, they face considerable challenges including lower incomes and heightened poverty levels. Key findings indicate that 37% of migrants spend over 30% of their income on housing, in stark contrast to only 9% of Irish-born residents. The median after-tax income for migrants is significantly lower than that of their Irish counterparts. The report emphasizes the need for urgent policy reforms to address these disparities and improve the living conditions of migrant populations.
The ESRI report reveals the stark contrast in living conditions between foreign-born residents and Irish-born citizens, highlighting urgent policy needs.
Migrants, despite being more educated and employed than their Irish counterparts, face significant income disparities and higher poverty rates.
A total of 37pc of migrants spend over 30pc of their income on housing, showcasing a key area of financial strain.
The report indicates higher vulnerability to poverty among migrants, especially those from outside the EU, significantly affecting their quality of life.
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