Over 376,000 people are living in consistent poverty in Ireland, double the figure in 2008, according to the latest CSO statistics published today.
1.4 million people are experiencing deprivation, an increase of 128 per cent since 2008.
Overall, nearly 700,000 people are still at risk of poverty, of which 211,000 are children.
Approximately, one in six children and one in 10 people aged over 65 are at risk of poverty, a new study shows.
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