Social Welfare rates must be increased by an additional €8 a week in the forthcoming Social Welfare Bill. If they are not, then Government is simply abandoning the poorest in our society. …
A new report from ActionAid 'The Long Shadow of Climate Crisis - Why a new funding facility must address loss and damage' highlights the need for Governments to go beyond humanitarian assistance…
The Central Bank of Ireland’s Financial System Conference took place in Dublin this week on the 2nd and 3rd November 2022 on the theme of Supporting the Economy, Delivering for the Consumer.…
The latest CSO data on new dwelling completions indicates that 7,544 new dwellings were completed in Q3 2022, an increase of 62.5 per cent on Q3 2021 and a decrease of 74 on the previous quarter…
Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions increased by 4.7 per cent in 2021 compared to 2020 and are now 1.1 per cent above 2019 pre-COVID restriction levels according to the Environmental Protection…
Budget 2023 was a missed opportunity to invest in and secure our energy infrastructure, progress the implementation of the Climate Action Plan and ensure a just transition to a green economy. …
The Central Bank last week announced that they were changing the Macroprudential Rules with effect from 1st November 2022. This means that the income limits for First Time Buyers (FTB) will…
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted shortcomings in our healthcare system across a range of areas and also demonstrated how vital an integrated public system of care is. It must be a starting point…
Social Justice Ireland appeared before the Select Committee on Budgetary Oversight on Wednesday, 19th October 2022, to review the impact of Budget 2023, particularly on the most…
The Living Wage Technical Group, of which Social Justice Ireland is part has today called for the introduction of a real living wage of €13.85 per hour. This represents a 7% (€0.95)…