Social Justice Ireland presents a viable policy framework that would secure both solidarity and sustainable recovery in the decade ahead.
The IMF has just published the 8th Review and Country Report on Ireland. The report outlines the substantial challenges facing Ireland in 2013. Growth projections for our trading partners have been revised down and domestic demand is expected to contract again in 2013. The IMF also notes that if growth projections for 2013 were to disappoint, any additional fiscal consolidation should be deferred to 2015 to protect the recovery.
A new report by Eurofound shows how Ireland has one of the highest rates of NEETS in Europe at 22%. Greece has the highest at 35.9%, Bulgaria 24.6% AND Spain has 21.1%. NEETS are young people aged 15 – 29 who are not in education, employment or training.
A report by Eurofound examining' NEETS' in Europe. NEETS are young people aged 15 – 29 who are not in education, employment or training.
The publication of two studies on achieving quality in the school system in Ireland by NESC is welcomed by Social Justice Ireland.
The announcement by the Minister for Education and Skills that cuts announced to DEIS schools in Budget 2012 are to be reversed is in line with a recent report from the OECD. Social Justice
Government should introduce a student loan scheme for 3rd level students in Budget 2012.
The issue of literacy has been contentious in recent times.
Government publishes Infrastructure Investment Priorities 2010-2016 Government published its Infrastructure Investment Priorities 2010-2016 on July 26, 2010.
