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.
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Significant Rail Disruption For Wicklow Passengers This Weekend
Bray and Greystones are among eight DART stations that’ll be closed for works.
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Education Minister Hails Coláiste Bhríde as 'True Community Hub' for South Wicklow
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Bray Dip for Jigsaw Returns This Weekend
Funds raised support Jigsaw’s free services for young people in Co. Wicklow.
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