Irish Journalist Chronicles Week Living on State Pension

Irish journalist Liam Collins documented his experience of attempting to live for a week on the state pension, highlighting the financial difficulties faced by recipients. His account details the challenges of surviving on the limited income.

10 May, 04:30 — 10 May, 04:30

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Liam Collins: How I survived for a week on the state pension of €289.30 — until I didn’t

It looked impressive spread out on the kitchen table: five €50 notes, one €20, a €10, a €5 and €4.30 in loose coins, making a grand total of €289.30 — my weekly allowance from the State as a pensioner.

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Liam Collins: How I survived for a week on the state pension of €289.30 — until I didn’t

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