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Income Distribution and Poverty in Ireland

 Social Justice Ireland published its latest analysis and critique of income distribution and poverty in Ireland as well as its policy proposals in the annual Socio-Economic Review published in April, 2010. The full text can be accessed here. 

 

 

 

 

  • Income distribution and poverty in Ireland - 2011
  • Policy Briefing on Poverty and Income Distribution - 2012
  • 17% of EU27 population at risk of poverty
  • TDs take-home pay rose by €848 a WEEK while social welfare rates rose only €162 over past 25 years.
  • Five reasons why there is NO justification for Government to reduce social welfare rates in Budget 2013
  • Inequality in USA has widened dramatically as top 1% gain hugely. Implications for Ireland?
  • Minimum Income Standard Calculator launched
  • NO basis for claims that welfare fraud prevention produced savings of €645m
  • Study shows most social welfare rates too low
  • UN Report on Ireland by Independent expert on human rights and extreme poverty - Full Text
  • UN Report strongly criticises Ireland for making major cuts in public services while keeping Ireland a low-tax country.
  • Unemployed people are NOT better off on social welfare
‹ Draft Charter of Emerging Human Rights up Income distribution and poverty in Ireland - 2011 ›
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