Table 3 Comparing the effects of the recession across groups (Irish, EU-10, African)
Group | Irish (n = 5628) | EU-10 (n = 431) | African (n = 192) |
|---|---|---|---|
Extent of the effect of the recession | |||
Very significant | 1196 (21%) | 95 (22%) | 77 (40%) |
Significant | 2197 (39%) | 128 (30%) | 66 (34%) |
Small | 1911 (34%) | 152 (36%) | 35 (18%) |
None | 324 (6%) | 50 (12%) | 14 (7%) |
Of those who experienced at least some effect of the recession: | |||
Father lost job/made redundant | 1060 (20%) | 132 (35%) | 42 (24%) |
Mother lost job/made redundant | 594 (11%) | 56 (15%) | 19 (11%) |
Social welfare reduced | 2387 (45%) | 219 (58%) | 120 (67%) |
Working hours reduced | 1288 (23%) | 131 (35%) | 48 (27%) |
Cannot afford or had to cut back on basics | 1388 (26%) | 97 (26%) | 84 (47%) |
Behind with rent or mortgage payments | 324 (6%) | 29 (8%) | 30 (17%) |
Behind with utility bills | 459 (9%) | 39 (10%) | 68 (38%) |