The Government’s Spring Statement is unfair, contradictory and disappointing. It lacks a clear guiding vision of where Ireland should be by 2020. It also lacks clear policy commitments…
There are 272,000 fewer full-time jobs in Ireland today compared to 2007 (-15%).
The number of people in part-time jobs is 55,700 higher than in…
Government should roll out its proposed 90 Primary Care Networks before the end of 2015.
As resources become available from Ireland’s recovery priority must be given to…
A new study shows that multiples of the national minimum wage are required if many households with children are to afford the full cost of formal childcare and simultaneously provide a Minimum…
Public Participation Networks (PPNs) provide an opportunity for real engagement between local people and local authorities. PPNs have been established in all local authority areas in 2014/15…
The Government’s Low Pay Commission should agree to raise the minimum wage towards the living wage level and should also make the two basic income tax credits refundable if they are to really…
Austerity policies in the EU have contributed to intense economic suffering, particularly for young people and other vulnerable social groups, a new report has found. 123 million EU citizens – one…
Healthcare is a social right that every person should enjoy. People should be assured that care is guaranteed in their times of illness or vulnerability. Securing services is one of the key…
Social Justice Ireland's policy proposals on participation, supporting the Community and Voluntary Sector and ensuring all voices are heard in Social Dialogue and a local and national…
Education allows people to live a full life and it can be an agent for social transformation. Education is one of the key policy areas that must be addressed urgently as part of Social Justice…
