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13/10/2003
One third of NI children live in poverty
A report published today has revealed that over one third's of Northern Ireland's children are living in poverty.
The report, entitled Bare Necessities, was published on Monday by think-tank Democratic Dialogue.
In it, university researchers revealed that 37.4% of NI children are growing up in poor households while more than one quarter of Northern Ireland households live in poverty.
SDLP spokesperson, Patricia Lewsley described the figures as "shocking and disgraceful".
"This is outrageous. These figures read like a roll call of shame for our society," she said.
"The most damning statistic is the fact that over a third of children live in poverty. Living in poverty puts question marks over a child's health, well-being and future.
"We must do everything in our power to stamp it out, to make sure that every child can realise the standard of life that they deserve."
Among the other statistics revealed in today's report, 67% of lone parents are in poverty while 29% of women compared to 25% of men are in poor households.
The research, directed by professors at both the University of Ulster and Queen's University in Belfast, is based on a representative sample of more than 3,100 people across Northern Ireland surveyed between October 2002 and January 2003.
(MB)
The report, entitled Bare Necessities, was published on Monday by think-tank Democratic Dialogue.
In it, university researchers revealed that 37.4% of NI children are growing up in poor households while more than one quarter of Northern Ireland households live in poverty.
SDLP spokesperson, Patricia Lewsley described the figures as "shocking and disgraceful".
"This is outrageous. These figures read like a roll call of shame for our society," she said.
"The most damning statistic is the fact that over a third of children live in poverty. Living in poverty puts question marks over a child's health, well-being and future.
"We must do everything in our power to stamp it out, to make sure that every child can realise the standard of life that they deserve."
Among the other statistics revealed in today's report, 67% of lone parents are in poverty while 29% of women compared to 25% of men are in poor households.
The research, directed by professors at both the University of Ulster and Queen's University in Belfast, is based on a representative sample of more than 3,100 people across Northern Ireland surveyed between October 2002 and January 2003.
(MB)
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