The latest CSO Suvery on Income and Living Conditions found it went from 14% in 2018 to 12.8% last year.
Under 30 percent of lone parents are at risk of poverty, which is a drop of nearly 4%.
The CSO says it can't forecast what impact COVID-19 measures will have on poverty rates in Ireland as this latest study was conducted before the pandemic which led to lockdowns and subsequent job losses.
UPDATE: Missing Newtownmountkennedy Teenager Located
Gardaí have confirmed Megan is safe and well.
Tánaiste Simon Harris Has No Unresolved Issues Amid Overpayments Controversy
Simon Harris’s office has outlined how he personally has no outstanding matters with the NSSO, as the broader questions about repayments drew scrutiny in the Dáil
Rowing Ireland Refused Permission for Training Centre in Co Wicklow
Wicklow County Council had approved the development but An Coimisiún Pleanála upheld an appeal against that decision.
Social Media Chiefs Must Face The Rigours Of The Law Over AI Imagery Says Wicklow Wexford TD
The fact that there has not been a single prosecution against social media companies for child abuse images is incredible according to Wicklow Wexford TD Brian Brennan
UPDATE: Crews Working To Restore Supply To North Wicklow After Burst Water Mains In Newtownmountkennedy
Uisce Eireann says a complex burst on a busy route has seen some water outages for North Wicklow customers and traffic disruption for motorists.
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