Ireland has a “new” working class

Ireland has a “new” working class. They are university-educated, work in tech, and earn 'good money' but have been hit by the cost-of-living crisis and can’t get on the housing ladder. To discuss further Ciara was joined by Claire Hyland, Head of The Youth Lab at Thinkhouse.

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07.45 23 Feb 2023

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Ireland has a “new” working class

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07.45 23 Feb 2023

Ireland has a “new” working class.

They are university-educated, work in tech, and earn 'good money' but have been hit by the cost-of-living crisis and can’t get on the housing ladder.

To discuss further Ciara was joined by Claire Hyland, Head of The Youth Lab at Thinkhouse.

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