1、Author:Oisn GilmoreJune 2024The state we are in:inequality in Ireland 2024About TASCTASC is an independent think-tank whose mission is to address inequality and sustain democracy by translating analysis into action.TASCs Constitution presents its main objectives as:Promoting education for the public

2、 benefit;Encouraging a more participative and inclusive society;Promoting and publishing research for public benefit.Copyright 2024 by TASCISBN:978-1-7395318-2-928 Merrion Square North,Dublin 2,Ireland.D02 AW80Website:www.tasc.ie Twitter:TASCblogCelebratingYearsAddressing inequality and sustaining d

3、emocracy since 200121TASC28 Merrion Square NorthDublin 2IrelandTel:+353 1 616 9050E-mail:contacttasc.ieWebsite:www.tasc.ieTwitter:TASCblogThe present report does not represent the collective views of TASC,but only of the respective authors.The responsibility of TASC is limited to approving its publi

4、cation as worthy of consideration of the global progressive movement.TASC receives support under the Scheme to Support National Organisations(SSNO)which is funded by the Government of Ireland through the Department of Rural and Community Development.CHY 14778-Charity Reg No:20049096-Company Reg No:3

5、42993-Tax Reg No:6362993WTable of Contents Executive Summary 31.Introduction 52.Income Inequality 9Irish income shares in the world inequality database 10Top income shares in SILC and Roantree et al.11Income by quintiles 12The Gini coefficient 153.Inequality,Poverty and Deprivation 19Income levels 2

6、0Income composition 21Relative poverty and deprivation 224.Inequality,Families,Children and the Elderly 27At-risk-of-poverty rate and deprivation by age group 28At-risk-of-poverty rate and deprivation by household composition 31Child homelessness 325.Special Focus:Educational Inequality(with Sara Si