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LGBTQ+ Deprivation at Triple the National Rate

The Pride and Poverty report, one of the first national studies to examine the economic realities of LGBTQ+ people in Ireland, finds that many are experiencing sustained financial strain, housing instability, and discrimination in the workplace.

Key findings:

  • Nearly half of those surveyed report difficulty making ends meet
  • Three in five went without at least one essential item in the past year

Key Findings:

  • More than one-third experienced housing problems
  • Nearly four in ten reported workplace discrimination
  • Over half said they hide their LGBTQ+ identity at work at least some of the time