Mairead Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Does Ms O'Brien believe the pressure people are under as they try to make ends meet - to put food on the table for their children, or whatever it may be - is hampering their ability to go into employment, if that is available to them, or to make progress with other aspects of their lives such as education? If they are unable to make ends meet, that may be consuming them. We know the impact a lack of food has on children for educational purposes. I am asking about the impact on adults who may want to try to access education or get into the workforce.