Rise in the number of divorces in Ireland
A new report shows a five hundred per-cent increase in the number of divorces and separations in the past 25 years. The Iona Institute has published new figures based on Census 2011 called the 'Marriage Breakdown and Family Structure in Ireland' Research shows, between 1986 and 2011, there has been a 360 per-cent rise in the number of cohabiting couples and a 119 per-cent jump in the number of children being raised outside of marriage. Professor Patricia Casey, says these findings show that the Irish family is changing rapidly. Press PLAY button above to listen to the audio
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