Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That is according to the Central Statistics Office, which collects these data.

In terms of our commitment to deal with the issue, the most effective way to lift people out of poverty is through employment. The Deputy will be aware of the work the Government is doing to boost employment in this country and through measures such as investment in education and housing. The Deputy will be aware also of the publication of Project 2040 on Friday, which includes massive investment in education in the years ahead. There will be €8.4 billion in capital investment in our education service and-----

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