People and Participation

Gender Gaps still a reality on International Women's Day 2023

Wednesday, 8 March 2023
gender equality

Today, 8th March 2023, is International Women's Day. Eurostat have released a number of articles examining gender gaps in employment and pay across the EU.  Today, 8th March 2023, is International…

SDG Goal 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Friday, 3 March 2023
CSO Infographic SDG 16

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) recently published a report on Irish data relating to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – Goal 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions for…

One year on, Ireland is failing Ukraine

Friday, 24 February 2023
Ukraine asylum process

Ireland’s initial response to the Ukrainian crisis was hailed as almost exemplary, having taken what is arguably the first “human rights first” approach to international protection in our history.…

Ireland must improve Sustainable Energy Sources for Transport

Friday, 27 January 2023
bus stop and bus

A recent Report from Eurostat, examines the percentage of renewable energy sources in transport in the EU 2021. The current target is 14 per cent by 2030. The 2020 target was missed by 0.9 percentage…

Internet Coverage and Usage in Ireland 2022

Friday, 13 January 2023
Internet Coverage and Usage in Ireland 2022

A recent publication, Internet Coverage and Usage in Ireland 2022, from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) found that whilst one in every fourteen have never used the internet, more than four in ten…

Towards Wellbeing For All - Subjective Wellbeing

Wednesday, 4 January 2023
Subjective Wellbeing

The Programme for Government acknowledged that our “existing measures of economic performance fail to measure matters such as damage to the environment and voluntary work. They also overlook equality…

Towards Wellbeing For All - Mental and Physical Health

Friday, 23 December 2022
mental health

The Programme for Government acknowledged that our “existing measures of economic performance fail to measure matters such as damage to the environment and voluntary work. They also overlook equality…

Towards Wellbeing For All - Safety and Security

Friday, 16 December 2022
safety

The Programme for Government acknowledged that our “existing measures of economic performance fail to measure matters such as damage to the environment and voluntary work. They also overlook equality…

Towards Wellbeing For All - Civic Engagement, Trust, and Cultural Expression

Wednesday, 14 December 2022
civic

The Programme for Government acknowledged that our “existing measures of economic performance fail to measure matters such as damage to the environment and voluntary work. They also overlook equality…

Towards Wellbeing For All - Work and Job Quality

Monday, 12 December 2022
work and job

The Programme for Government acknowledged that our “existing measures of economic performance fail to measure matters such as damage to the environment and voluntary work. They also overlook equality…