Surge in Children Living in Consistent Poverty

100k Irish kids are living in consistent poverty - Govt must act to break cycle

THE Children’s Rights Alliance launched its latest annual Child Poverty Monitor yesterday.This gives an insight into the lived reality of children a

Over 100,000 children living in poverty across Ireland

Spiralling rents and high prices are being cited as the main reasons for the increase.

Number of children living in consistent poverty rises to over 100,000, figures reveal

There has been a massive rise in the number of children in consistent poverty, with calls for the Government to urgently address the situation.

Surge in children living in consistent poverty

The number of children living in consistent poverty rose by 45,107 in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to the Children's Rights Alliance.

Number of children in 'consistent poverty' in Ireland rises by over 45,000 in one year

The report notes that “holiday hunger” has become an emerging issue for families that depend on free hot school meals.

'Holiday Hunger' Becoming a Real Problem For Children in Ireland

The number of children living in consistent poverty in Ireland has risen to over 100,000, according to the latest Child Poverty Monitor from the Children’s Rights Alliance — marking an increase of 45,107 compared to the previous year. The report describes this rise as “staggering” and highlights that children remain the demographic group most likely to experience poverty across Irish society. In particular, the report draws attention to the grow…