Irish households saw one of the biggest falls in income after 2007
A report published today also warned of the increase in child poverty between 2007 and 2010.
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Ireland is 37th of 41 OECD countries.
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A report by the Children’s Ombudsman is accusing the government of failing to protect children.
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One TD has described the figures as a disturbing barometer of child poverty levels.
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