The political and social achievements of Europe are under threat. Public over
indebtedness, particularly in a context of crisis, exposes states to pressures to cut back
investment…
In its latest policy document, the Community and Voluntary Pillar, of which Social Justice Ireland is a member, has urged that the time period for reaching the target of 3% of GDP in borrowing…
NCB have published a very interesting analysis of the future for Irish bank senior bondholders. It shows there are almost €75bn in bonds held currently by the Irish banking system. A substantial…
Government liabilities are now in excess of €151bn. Below is a chart setting out the scale of Government liabilities as of the end of September 2010. The table is taken from the Central Bank's…
An article by financial journalist Michael Lewis in next month’s Vanity Fair argues that Ireland will have no choice but to default on the private debt (i.e. not sovereign debt). Lewis is well…
The latest Central Bank Quarterly Bulletin has produced growth predictions that are substantially lower than those contained in the Government’s Budget. This brings the Government’s other…
New research published by Social Justice Ireland shows that, while poverty in Ireland is high, Government policies since 1987 have been increasing the income of the richest ten per cent of…
The full text of the Finance Bill 2011 and related documents can be accessed below.
The Document can be accesed here
The economic and financial crisis in Ireland poses a disproportionate threat to vulnerable segments in the country who benefitted little from its economic boom in the first place, the UN…
Social Justice Ireland believes that:
- Ireland is in an extraordinarily precarious position as it seeks to meet the requirements of the EU/IMF bailout programme.
- …