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02/12/2008
Families Face Toughest Christmas In A Generation
Families will be facing one of the toughest festive periods in a generation according to new research published today.
According to the Economic and Social Research Institute, almost one in five households in Ireland are affected by fuel poverty.
The estimated figure of households suffering fuel poverty is 19.4% for 2008, which represents over 300,000 homes in the country.
The figure shows an increase from 2005, when the number of homes affected by fuel poverty stood at less than 16%.
According to the statistics, a single adult with children who spends more than 35% of their disposable income on heating and light represents a case of fuel poverty.
Since the release of the figures, it has emerged that the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) has appealed for an additional €10m to help deal with the growing number of people who will need its assistance this Christmas.
The Irish charity has appealed for the money so that it can cope with increasing demand.
SVP Appeal Week runs from 7 to 14 December with countrywide collections on 14 December. Donations can be made locally or through the SVP website: www.svp.ie
See: Tough Year Ahead, Says SVP
(DW)
According to the Economic and Social Research Institute, almost one in five households in Ireland are affected by fuel poverty.
The estimated figure of households suffering fuel poverty is 19.4% for 2008, which represents over 300,000 homes in the country.
The figure shows an increase from 2005, when the number of homes affected by fuel poverty stood at less than 16%.
According to the statistics, a single adult with children who spends more than 35% of their disposable income on heating and light represents a case of fuel poverty.
Since the release of the figures, it has emerged that the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) has appealed for an additional €10m to help deal with the growing number of people who will need its assistance this Christmas.
The Irish charity has appealed for the money so that it can cope with increasing demand.
SVP Appeal Week runs from 7 to 14 December with countrywide collections on 14 December. Donations can be made locally or through the SVP website: www.svp.ie
See: Tough Year Ahead, Says SVP
(DW)
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