Despite some modest gains in some regions in the world, millions of women are losing ground in their quest for equality in the world of work, according to a new report prepared by the…
Ireland has been through many “boom-Bust” economic cycles. Each “bust” has led to assurances that lessons have been learned and that changes will be made to ensure that the next recovery…
Children are one of the most vulnerable groups in society. Over 213,000 children in Ireland are at risk of poverty and over 414,000 of all children in Ireland are experiencing deprivation.…
The transition from near-full employment to high unemployment was one of the most devastating characteristics of the recession. Despite signs of recovery over the past number of months, Ireland’s…
An unequal and two tier recovery is emerging in Ireland. Poverty rates at all levels are higher in rural areas and the median income is lower in rural Ireland. While employment is…
Demographics in Ireland are changing and this will have a significant impact on public policy. It will mean increased pressure on education places at all levels, increased pressure on our…
General Election 2016 comes at a critical moment for Ireland. Decisions made in the next Dáil will have major impacts on Irish people and shape the future for a considerable time to come. In…
Healthcare is a social right that every person should enjoy. It is also an important factor in economic success. People should be assured of the required treatment and care in times of illness or…
Substantial investment is required to ensure that everyone can access relevant education throughout their lives. This requires further funding at all levels, and in particular Early…
Ireland, with a tax take of 31.1% of GDP (in 2014), is defined as a low-tax economy by Eurostat. This is part of the reason why our services and infrastructure do not measure up to European…
