New figures released today show that people in Donegal earn less money than those living anywhere else in Ireland.
The average income in Donegal is €3,000 less than people elsewhere in the country and €5,000 less than people in Dublin.
The statistics from the CSO also show that people in the county also have a level of disposable income much lower that the national average.
Sean O'Leary of Irish Rural Link says it is clear that a two tier Ireland is emerging: [podcast]http://www.highlandradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/08sean.mp3[/podcast]