evidence: In terms of savings, there is a relatively high degree of wealth inequality in Northern Ireland, driven by the number of households with none whatsoever. Including property ownership equalises wealth inequality somewhat. A high proportion of households in Northern Ireland have no savings (45%). A minority of households account for the vast majority of household savings and inequality appears to be quite high. [...] Northern Ireland has a higher proportion of households with no savings than Great Britain (45% compared to 33%); but many of them are owner-occupiers so likely to have some equity. The proportion of households with no savings in rented housing in Northern Ireland is close to the level in Britain (22% compared to 20%). Property makes up a much greater share of household wealth in Northern Ireland than financial savings and assets. The total savings wealth held by households in Northern Ireland amounts to £11bn: the total property wealth is four times that at £44bn. [...] Public policy should be concerned with economic inequality, though it is not clear that it should be the top priority. In the case of Northern Ireland, low employment and persistent deprivation might be higher social priorities. Recent proposals to reduce inequality from Piketty, Atkinson and Stiglitz are largely beyond the powers of the Northern Ireland Executive, which should temper expectations about the prospects of a large fall. However, there are still relevant proposals, such as codes of conduct for pay and bolstering institutions which reduce inequality.