IEThe Irish Times
Child poverty fell by less than 1% last year, Government progress report shows
Rate of consistent child poverty fell to below 8% for first time but is still far from 2030 target of 3%
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- The Irish Times
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- 18 Aug 2026, 17:44 UTC
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- Harry McGee
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Rate of consistent child poverty fell to below 8% for first time but is still far from 2030 target of 3%
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Child poverty fell by less than 1% last year, Government progress report shows
Rate of consistent child poverty fell to below 8% for first time but is still far from 2030 target of 3%
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