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What is the most cost-effective way to bring children out of poverty?

What is the most cost-effective way to bring children out of poverty?

Update: 2025-06-11
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A second-tier of means-tested Child Benefit is the most cost-effective way to bring children out of poverty at a cost of 772 million euros to the State. 

That’s according to the latest figures from the ESRI. Joining Sean too discuss these figures Dr Karina Doorley, Senior Research Officer and author of the report.

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What is the most cost-effective way to bring children out of poverty?

What is the most cost-effective way to bring children out of poverty?