The troika made a major mistake in deciding the terms of Ireland’s bailout programme when they failed to factor in its social impact according to Minister for Finance Michael Noonan.
The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government as produced guidelines for the development of Local Economic and Community Plans in each Local Authority Area. These plans are overseen jointly by the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) and the Strategic Policy Committee for Economic Development. Both of these groups have PPN representation.
The Irish State should play a greater role in industrial development, basing its decisions on skilful evidence-based analysis and deeper democratic participation, speakers stated in a round-table discussion at Social Justice Ireland’s 2014 Policy Conference.
Ireland needs a combination of vision and pragmatic policies that can truly move the country towards a desirable and sustainable future. The lack of a “guiding vision” in Ireland has led to a lack of coherence at the core of public policy. The need for long-term planning, a new social contract and a guiding vision to underpin policy were among the issues addressed at Social Justice Ireland's Social Policy Conference 2014.
Ireland is facing major choices, They are the same choices that faced the country in the early 2000s. They weren't addressed directly then and there is little evidence that they are bei
Professor Seán Ó'Riain'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.
Professor Colin Scott'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.
By 2025 the number of people living in Ireland aged over 85 years will have doubled. One clear implication of this will be additional demand for healthcare services and facilities. This is just one of many examples highlighted in Social Justice Ireland's National Social Monitor 2014 which highlight the need for longer-term planning by Government if Ireland is to promote the common good and ensure the wellbeing of its growing population.
The National Social Monitor 2014 outlines the present situation on a range of policy issues that impact on people’s well-being. Social Justice Ireland presents the National Social Mo
The purpose of the LCDC is to develop, coordinate and implement a coherent and integrated approach to local and community development in each Local Authority Area. This document outlines the composition and role of the LCDC which have 5 PPN (Public Participation Network) representatives and will have a significant impact on each city/county, particularly with regard to social inclusion.
