This section explores the types of households and family units that children and young people live in in Ireland. In this section, data is provided on the number of children living in different household compositions such as children of same-sex couples and children living in single parent households. It also presents the number of types of family units with children in Ireland.
The Census 2022 defines a private household as one that comprises either one person living alone or a group of people (not necessarily related) living at the same address with common housekeeping arrangements - that is, sharing at least one meal a day or sharing a living room or sitting room.
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