22% of households behind on bills

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22% of households behind on bills:
The survey shows poverty rates are on the rise in Ireland. The number of people experiencing consistent poverty rose from 5.5 per cent in 2009 to 6.2 per cent in 2010. Consistent poverty is defined as having an income of less than €10831 during 2010 ...


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