The border region and the South-East have the highest poverty rates in the country.
That's according to Social Justice Ireland’s ‘Poverty Focus 2021', which finds over 15 per cent of those living in poverty have a job, and more than a quarter are children.
The research says poverty rates have fallen over the past five years due to social welfare increases, but the most recent budgets haven't seen a rise in State payments.
Planned Social Housing for West Wicklow In Doubt
The delivery of 106 units of social housing in West Wicklow appears to be up in the air.
Tánaiste Pledges Full Support To Bray Residents To Prevent Herbert Road Closure
Tánaiste and Wicklow TD, Simon Harris met Bray Residents last night, Tuesday 10th June, to give his full support for the campaign to prevent the closure of Herbert Road.
Arklow Latest Wicklow Town to Become An Autism-Friendly
Arklow launched its plan to become autism-friendly in March this year.
Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant Shortlisted for RIAI Public Choice Award 2025
One of the most important infrastructural developments in County Wicklow has the potential to gain national recognition.
Community Projects in Wickow to benefit from a €725,000 investment
Tánaiste Simon Harris announced the funding on Thursday June 5th as part of a multi-million euro investment under the Community Recognition Fund.
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