Cost of living: Majority of Irish Adults Fear They Won't Make Ends Meet this Year - 19/09/2025

More than eight in 10 people are now worried about the ongoing cost-of-living crisis as biting cost rises hit harder across the population.It has been revealed in a new survey that some 84% of people are significantly concerned and many blame Government failures to address it. The analysis for the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) revealed that the crisis is now impacting deeper and affecting more homes.Its chief Liam Herrick claimed the poll showed "an Ireland pulled in two directions". He said: "On one hand, growing inequality and increasing reports of discrimination. On the other, a resilient and deep commitment in our society for values of fairness, solidarity and justice.Liam joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us about this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.