Budget measures won't reduce number of children living in poverty, ESRI says
First reported 8 Oct, 14:39 UTCUpdated 2d ago3 sources
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The number of children in households falling below the poverty line rose to 200,000 in 2024.
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Govt's only direct intervention has been expanding the Benazir Income Support Programme, increasing its budget
Changes to direct taxes, welfare measures, and childcare supports in this week's Budget will result in "small income gains" for people, according to the ESRI.
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- Poverty emergency (opens The Express Tribune in a new tab)
Govt's only direct intervention has been expanding the Benazir Income Support Programme, increasing its budget
- 'Small income gains' for people in Budget 2027 - ESRI (opens RTÉ News in a new tab)
Changes to direct taxes, welfare measures, and childcare supports in this week's Budget will result in "small income gains" for people, according to the ESRI.
- Budget measures won't reduce number of children living in poverty, ESRI says (opens TheJournal.ie in a new tab)
The number of children in households falling below the poverty line rose to 200,000 in 2024.
