Working to build a just society where human rights are respected, human dignity is protected, human development is facilitated and the environment is respected and protected.
“We do not usually know how to distinguish between what is essential and what is secondary. We spend our lives running about here and there after pleasures that are forever eluding us and leaving us unsatisfied. We try to be happy come what may, without wondering whether we are causing anyone else to suffer in the process. We are prepared to do anything to amass and defend our possessions, which are neither lasting nor true sources of happiness.”
(The Dalai Lama)
Social Justice Ireland - Conference 2012
Does the European Social Model have a future?
Challenges and responses 70 years after the Beveridge Report
Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012
Context
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the publication of the Beveridge Report on which much of the European Social model was developed following World War II. The value and viability of this model has been questioned in recent years. Its viability has been under much scrutiny in the context of the current economic and social crisis. Many questions have been raised concerning how it can be financed with the current focus on fiscal tightening.
A range of speakers from Ireland and abroad will address these questions at this conference and identify viable responses. The day will also include a 'round-table' of leading politicians representing Government and Opposition who will set out their positions on these issues. There will be ample time for those attending to engage with the speakers.
Economic Challenges
Dr Ide Kearney, ESRI
Social Challenges
Professor Tony Fahey, UCD
Addressing Challenges on Income
Professor Philippe van Parijs, University of Louvain
Addressing Challenges on Services
Anna Coote, New Economics Foundation
Pathways for Ireland
Seán Healy, Brigid Reynolds, Michelle Murphy, Social Justice Ireland
Roundtable Discussion
The final part of the conference will be a roundtable discussion involving the following Government and Opposition T.D.’s:
Damien English T.D., Fine Gael
Joanna Tuffy T.D., Labour
Michael McGrath T.D., Fianna Fail
Pearse Doherty T.D., Sinn Fein
Catherine Murphy T.D., Independent representing the Technical Group
Date: Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012
Venue: Croke Park, Jones Road, Dublin 3, Ireland
Time: 9.30am - 4.45pm (Registration from 9.15am)
Conference Fee*: Non-members - €75 (Conference fee includes lunch, teas/coffees and a copy of the book containing the conference papers which will be published on day of conference.)
Members - €50 (Conference fee includes lunch, teas/coffees and a copy of the book containing the conference papers which will be published on day of conference.)
*Discounted rates available for students, those who are unemployed and OAPs – please contact us by email secretary@socialjustice.ie or by phone 01-2130724 for details.
**Those who are unable to pay electronically may download the application form here and return it by post to Social Justice Ireland.
SPECIAL OFFER FOR THOSE WHO ARE NOT MEMBERS OF SOCIAL JUSTICE IRELAND
This offer covers:
• Attendance at the Social Policy Conference on July 3rd, 2012
• Membership of Social Justice Ireland until July 2013
• Associated benefits for the period to the July 2013.
Individual Membership (Enhanced Package) plus attendance at Social Policy Conference on July 3rd, 2012: €140
As well as attendance at the Social Policy Conference on July 3rd, 2012 this entitles a member to regular newsletters and the printed versions of all other publications from Social Justice Ireland. These include the annual Socio-Economic Review, the annual Social Policy book, all Policy Briefings and the Analysis and Critique of each Government Budget. It will also entitle members to reduced rates for the conferences and seminars organised by Social Justice Ireland.
Individual Membership (Basic Package) plus attendance at Social Policy Conference on July 3rd, 2012: €100
As well as attendance at the Social Policy Conference on July 3rd, 2012 this entitles a member to regular newsletters and all other publications (made available electronically) from Social Justice Ireland. It will also entitle members to reduced rates for other conferences and seminars organised by Social Justice Ireland.
