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INCOME inequality is growing between Ireland’s wealthiest and poorest counties, the latest data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) shows, with Dubliners getting the lion’s share. Dublin’s disposable income per person at €27,686 was 18% higher than the State average in 2020 — and an increase of 2.3% from 2019.

Limerick had the second highest disposable income in the country at €26,248 per person, followed by Cork at €23,856.

For the purpose of the study, the CSO defined disposable income as total income minus taxes and social insurance contributions.

Total disposable income in Dublin overall was the highest in the State, rising for the fourth consecutive year to €39bn.

The agency’s report also indicated that more than a third of all employees in the Republic worked in Dublin in 2020, while 12% worked in Cork.

Dublin, as an economic region, recorded the highest GDP in the State at €157.2bn, followed by the southwest region at €103.2 bn.

THE Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has voiced its shock after two dogs with a potentially fatal virus were found dumped in a pile of rubbish.

Pan and Crumb, who appear to be terriers, were found in a box left on the pile of rubbish in Finglas.

According to the DSPCA, “they were purposely placed there and left to die”.

“Pan and Crumb are eight weeks old. They have tested positive for parvovirus, which is a fatal disease, so fingers crossed they’re going to pull through,” Gillian Bird from the DSPCA said.

“Were they abandoned because they were sick? Is the mother sick? Are there other puppies or dogs in the house who could have this virus?

“Our greatest concern is that there is a mother out there. Where is she? Are they going to get her neutered or are they just trying to get rid of puppies? If she doesn’t get neutered, she could have more puppies.

“The question is, were they dumped? Did the mum have the pups and left them there? Where is she?

“Our plea to people is please, please do not abandon animals, it’s against the law and is totally inhumane and unnecessary.

“This is a crime, abandoning an animal is a crime. It’s unnecessary, there are rescue groups all over the country. There are dog shelters who will take the animal in, there’s no need for them to be abandoned.

“We’re delighted that we have them and we’re very grateful to the public for finding them.”

The puppies are both being treated with medication and the DSPCA is hoping they can make a full recovery. They DSPCA also said they have a foster home lined up to care for them as soon as they eel it’s safe for them to leave the shelter.

The DSPCA can be contacted on 01-4994700. To report animal abuse, go to: www. dspca.ie/report-animalcruelty-form