Young Irish people have lost confidence in their own country to meet their aspirations as the cost-of-living crisis worsens.
And concerning, 70% of people aged 18-24 are now considering moving abroad because they think they would enjoy a better quality of life elsewhere, new research has found.
The research, carried out by RED C on behalf of the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI), shows 80% of young people are fearful for the future with one in two reporting worse mental health in the context of the rising cost of living.