The DfC has published its most recent statistics on poverty and income inequality in NI.
We are disappointed to see the % of pensioners living in relative poverty has remained at 12% for another year, and the # of pensioners in absolute poverty has risen from 7% to 9%.
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Addressing poverty and supporting the elderly The programme for government comes just over a year since the Northern Ireland Executive reformed in February 2024. A draft version of the programme, an 88-page document entitled Our Plan: Doing What Matters Most, was unveiled last September before an eight-week public consultation. More than 1,400 responses were received in the consultation process for the draft programme for government, the first and deputy first ministers said. O'Neill said there was "broad support" for the proposals put forward, but they have also "listened to the views of the public". Little-Pengelly said that as a result they have added "commitments to address poverty and to support our ageing population". She also said the final document includes "ambitious targets" and that progress would be monitored. The minister said a "wellbeing dashboard" would help ensure the plans were "having the intended impact".
Fantastic to see a commitment being made to support our ageing population and address poverty. We look forward to reading the full details.
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There are 36,000 older people living in poverty in Northern Ireland.
The knock-on effect of poverty in later life can be premature death.
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How much would it cost to end poverty tomorrow?
There is more of a cost in NOT tackling poverty.
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“We’re here to tackle poverty with urgency, clarity, and purpose.” -Colm Gildernew MLA, Chair of the Committee for Communities
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