The ESRI has taken the unprecedented step of withdrawing the working paper that stated that up to 44% of unemployed families were better off on the dole.
The link in the OP now links to a story saying that they have withdrawn this report.
I assume thats not what it said when it was originally linked? I heard the story on the radio earlier but no details.
@circle - the 7000 a year expenses, I assume this covers the commute, lunches, clothes for work, personal grooming expenses? It still sounds too high.
Why can't the State step in and run a network of creches at cost price.
Appears to have been pulled for political reasons.That is shocking. To release a report like that into the public domain and not be able to stand over the figures is disgraceful. Time for the ERSI to vanish as this is not the first time.
Again it seems like the ESRI are worried about creating headaches for the politicians - not about truth.
Pretty typical of the ESRI.
The lack of warning signs / alarm bells about the property bubble/banking sector was telling.
A childless worker would need €7,000 a year to cover expenses such as lunches and commuting - working out at €140 per week.
I live in Dublin North East and work in South County Dublin. My DART & LUAS fares total €42.50 a week. If I drove, petrol, tolls & parking charges would total a similar figure.
I make my own sandwiches for my lunch. That's less easy to cost, but probably around €10 per week.
What am I missing out on by not spending €80/€90 difference between my costs and those suggested by a body of professionals ?
All these things add up.
Hi micmclo,
Thanks for that, I needed a lift this morning
Firefly.
I thought it was a joke as well!I was being serious
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