230,000 children in Ireland facing material deprivation, ESRI report says

230,000 children in Ireland facing material deprivation, ESRI report says

Approximately 230,000 children in Ireland are currently experiencing material deprivation, according to a latest report by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). This is a measure of poverty based on the inability to afford essential items and activities considered necessary for a basic standard of living. The ESRI’s findings reveal a concerning rise in … Read more