Almost seven in ten young adults are considering emigrating.
A new poll from the National Youth Council of Ireland found 68 per cent of 18 to 24 year olds are considering moving abroad.
A slightly higher figure of 71 per cent believe they would have a better quality of life outside Ireland.
Almost nine in ten said they had been negatively affected by the cost of living, while 89 per cent agreed that the housing crisis disproportionately affects young people.
