Clare St Vincent De Paul says ESRI findings that one-in-three children have been deprived of food, heating or clothing during the recession does not reflect the situation here.
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The new study looks at the impact of the downturn on different age groups and family types over the past five years.
It finds that younger people have been the worst affected – with unemployment rates hitting 25 per cent for the under 25s.
President of Clare SVP John Culinane says they're in a position to help anyone in need in the county.
