According to the Irish Times, the quarterly survey results released by the Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) show that the number of "month-end spenders" among Irish adults without savings at the end of the month is 470,000, which is 120,000 fewer than in 2013. The number of people left with less than 50 euros at the end of the month is 110,000, which is 56,000 fewer than in 2013. The number of people left with less than 100 euros at the end of the month is 170,000, which is 32,000 fewer than in 2012. Experts say that these changes reflect a steady improvement in the financial situation of Irish families.
The survey also shows that 62% of Irish adults donate an average of 25 euros to charity each month, with the donation amount decreasing compared to before the economic crisis.
Source: Ministry of Commerce website
