Young adults have suffered the worst unemployment and labour market impact from Covid-19, according to the latest research by the Economic and Social Research Institute.
The report also found that younger people were experiencing wage stagnation, and that their situation was exacerbated by the high cost of rent.
It also notes that adverse labour market conditions have been found to have persistent effects on the likelihood of engaging in criminal activities and experiencing divorce.
The findings form part of a new report - Poverty, Income Inequality and Living Standards in Ireland - to be published later this week.