“Poverty is a hidden problem, others would say that it doesn't exist. People with money don't see it and the DHSS increase it with loans. There's no encouragement to get out of poverty in Northern Ireland, there's not enough focus. Once you're in it you go into free fall.”

The Armagh Unemployed Group 2001, Poverty & Powerlessness - An Information Pack on Poverty in Northern Ireland,  NIAPN, 2002