Employed People Still Living In Poverty Says Social Justice Ireland

Social Justice Ireland says unusually high numbers of people in employment are still living in poverty.

In a report out today it says it’s seriously concerned about the gap between the minimum wage and the Living Wage.

It warns there are hundreds of thousands of people at work who are unable to achieve a decent standard of living.

Economic and Social Analyst Eamon Murphy says the Government needs to be aware that many of the new jobs being created are low-paid.