According to The Irish Examiner, young Irish people feel increasingly abandoned by government policies that fail to address their mounting struggles with housing and living costs, a revealing new poll has found.
The National Youth Council’s latest survey paints a stark picture of the growing divide between political actions and the harsh realities facing Ireland’s younger generation. The findings highlight widespread public perception that politicians have lost touch with the day-to-day challenges young people encounter.
Housing emerges as a critical pressure point, with soaring rents and property prices pushing the dream of home ownership further out of reach for many young adults. The rising cost of living has only added to their financial burden, while youth work services remain chronically underfunded.
The poll results suggest a significant credibility gap between government claims of progress and the lived experience of young people. This disconnect has led to growing frustration among youth who feel their voices and needs are being ignored in policy decisions that directly impact their futures.
The findings serve as a wake-up call for policymakers to better align their initiatives with the actual challenges facing Ireland’s younger generation.