The ESRI study examines socioeconomic conditions across communities in Ireland.

But the findings suggest that young people believe greater integration is something that will happen ‘for future generations’.

St Brigid’s Club in Kiltoom, Co Roscommon, has become a help centre for locals following Storm Éowyn.

One member present at the meeting said there is “disquiet” among Fianna Fáil TDs over Ms McEntee’s failure to tackle “deep-rooted issues in communities”.