Despite low overall levels of taxation, and historically low effective income taxation rates, reductions in income taxation levels continue to be highlighted as a potential policy reform in pre-…
It is important that Budget 2027 should strategically approach taxation issues with the objectives of prudently using the available resources, continuing to build a fairer and more sustainable…
Cost of living challenges are an issue of adequate income. Households on fixed or low incomes are already fully stretched financially and have endured almost four years of increased costs in…
Aoife Kelly-Desmond is Chief Executive Officer at Community Law & Mediation. Aoife is a member of the Law Society of Ireland, a graduate of University College Cork and has completed post…
Applications are open for learners who wish to audit independent modules from the MA in Social Justice and Public Policy.
This option is particularly suitable for learners who want to…
This section of our National Social Monitor: The Future Starts Now: Policies for the Next Generation looks briefly at housing issues facing young people.
Youth…
According to Census 2022, there were 1,048,985 people aged 60+ living in Ireland on Census night, an increase of 19.7 per cent on Census 2016. Looking ahead, CSO projections show the population…
The findings of ‘An End to Poverty in Europe’ show that whilst economic trends may present a particular picture, an analysis of social trends across EU Member States shows that the lived…
This section of our National Social Monitor: The Future Starts Now: Policies for the Next Generation looks briefly at health issues for young people.
Access to…
In Ireland, the National Policy Framework for Children and Young People and the commitment to youth participation through structures such as Comhairle na nÓg and the EU Youth Dialogue provide a…
