According to findings from the CSO.
One in five households say they experienced 'great difficulty' making ends meet.
That's one of the findings of the Survey on Income and Living Conditions from the CSO.
The study finds the median household disposable income in 2021 was 46,471, compared with 43,915 in 2020.
One in four single parent households were in arrears on utility bills last year.
The at risk poverty rate fell from 13.2 per cent in 2020 fell to 11.6 per cent last year.
Two People Killed In Separate Overnight Road Crashes
Two people have died in separate road traffic collisions in Counties Meath and Tipperary during the early hours of Sunday morning.
Gardaí Travel to Jordan After Arrest in Jamey Carney Case
Detectives are liaising with local authorities as the investigation into Carney's death in Killarney continues.
“You Don't Use A Sledgehammer To Crack A Walnut": Kildare Solicitor Criticises New Legal Aid Scheme As Work Stoppage Continues In Dublin
The new scheme was introduced on July 1st, and affects cases where criminal defendants require free legal aid.
Nine Critical Infrastructure Projects Designated By Government
Nine projects and programmes are being designated by the Government as critical infrastructure.
Two Arrested Following Interception Of Car Bomb In Monaghan
The Special Detective Unit stopped the vehicle travelling on the N2 south of Carrickmacross on Wednesday afternoon
Nationwide Hosepipe Ban In Place From Today
Uisce Éireann has extended its Water Conservation Order nationwide
Nine Infrastructure Projects To Be Fast-Tracked Under New Proposed Legislation
Dublin, Cork and Galway are amongst the counties that will benefit from plans
Fuel At The Pump Could Reach €2.30/L If Middle East Conflict Continues
Yesterday the price of a barrel of crude oil hit the $100 mark again.
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