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Financial Strain Preventing Kildare Adults From Flying The Nest, New Survey Reveals

Over 60% of those are living at home for mostly financial reasons, according to the latest Growing Up In Ireland survey results.

Over 80% of 25-year-olds in Kildare are still living in their parents' home.

Over 60% of those are living at home for mostly financial reasons, according to the latest Growing Up In Ireland survey results.

Over 97% of respondents say they're concerned about the housing situation here.

Over 34% say they have difficulties making ends meet, but nearly three quarters save regularly.

Four in five are concerned about climate change, while a fifth say they have no interest in politics.

Senior Statistician at the CSO, Dr Katie O’Farrell, says there's one major issue on participants' minds.

 

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