As of early June 2023, there were 21,270 people living in Direct Provision and emergency international protection accommodation spread across 205 locations, 2 of which are temporary tented sites…
Today, August 2nd, is Earth Overshoot Day for 2023. This is the day when globally, we have used all the biological resources that our Earth regenerates during the entire year. We now need 1.7…
‘Europe from Pandemic to Polycrisis’ examines recent social developments in Europe against the backdrop of recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic and the outbreak of war in Ukraine. The report, a…
This day last week, Wednesday 19th July, the Irish Government delivered its second Voluntary National Review (VNR) at the UN headquarters when Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan presented a…
People should be assured of the required treatment and care in times of illness or vulnerability. The standard of care is dependent to a great degree on the resources made available, which in…
The scale and severity of the economic collapse almost fifteen years ago saw Ireland revert to the phenomenon of widespread unemployment. Despite the attention given to the banking and fiscal…
Social Justice Ireland today announces the appointment of John McGeady as CEO. He will take over from the Think Tank’s founder Seán Healy, SMA, who, together with his co-founder Brigid…
The latest data indicate that a record 12,259 people, including 3,594 children, accessed emergency homeless accommodation in the week 24-30 April 2023. Family homelessness has increased by 53 per…
Health is not just about healthcare. The link between poverty and ill-health is well established by research. Poor people get sick more often and die younger than those in the higher socio-…
