There was a seven per cent increase in Cavan, and a six per cent increase in Monaghan.

603 Ukrainians have arrived in Co Cavan, while 163 have arrived in Co Monaghan.

The median net wealth of a household in Ireland is €193,100, but €173,000 in the North and West.

New CSO figures show that the after tax incomes in local counties were the lowest across the country.

House prices in the border area increased by 13.9% in the year to June.,

The most expensive Eircode area in the region has a median house price of €172,000.

Experts say this illustrates how the mortgage market is set up to favour couples.

The border region has "consistently has poverty rates above far above the national average".