A landmark study by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) finds that the poorest children in Northern Ireland, while living in lower-income homes, are less deprived than children in poverty in the Republic due to better public services, more widely available benefits, and lower housing costs. The report, titled Child Poverty on the Island of Ireland, highlights the contrasting comparison of child poverty and material deprivation levels between the two jurisdictions, with income poverty higher in Northern Ireland and child deprivation higher in the Republic. Recommendations include uprating welfare benefits in line with inflation and implementing targeted child benefits for the most vulnerable children.
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Woman charged after horror crash which killed RAF serviceman
A 32-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the fatal motorbike crash that claimed the life of RAF serviceman Corporal David Thorne in Aberdeenshire. The collision on the A96 involved a motorbike and a car, resulting in Corporal Thorne's death while riding a red Honda VFR800 motorcycle. Known for his 26-year service in the RAF and dedication to his family, Corporal Thorne's colleagues and family are mourning his loss, with RAF officials praising his...
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