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Policy issues concerning Values

Acknowledging the Work of Carers

29th April 2019

The work of Ireland’s carers receives minimal recognition despite the essential role their work plays in society.   It is time that Government allocate sufficient resources to supporting the work of carers in Ireland.

Recognising all work

22nd April 2019

Work and a job are not always the same thing.  Work is far more than just paid employment, and with this in mind it is time to develop policies that ensure all forms of work are supported, valued and recognised.

Universal Basic Income - an idea whose time has almost come

15th September 2017

Social Justice Ireland's work on developing a Universal Basic Income for Ireland was acknowledged by Noel Whelan in his op-ed article in The Irish Times on September 15, 2017.

Social Justice Ireland's SER 2015 Chapter on Values

28th February 2015

A discussion of the values underpinning decisions before and after the crisis forms part of the final chapter of our Socio-Economic Review 2015 'Towards a Just Society'.  This chapter is available below.

Vision and Values - Public Services and Infrastructure

18th November 2014

Social Justice Ireland's presentation at the Social Policy Conference 2014 is available to view.  Click the 'read more' link below to watch a larger video or to download the full text of the presentation.

The Common Good

10th October 2012

The common good consists primarily of having the social systems, institutions and environments on which all depend, work in a manner that benefits all people simultaneously and in solidarity.  Social Justice Ireland's understanding of the common good is outlined here.

Catholic Social Though and Values

10th September 2009

For publications and articles on catholic social thought and values click here.