POVERTY is something we cannot afford, according to the European Commissioner for employment, social affairs and inclusion.
Judging by their actions in recent days European leaders seem to be abandoning the most vulnerable people in Europe.
In a presentation to the Oireachtas Committee today, March 25, 2010, Social Justice Ireland has called on the Taoiseach and the Irish Government to ensure that the European Counc
Claims by European Commission Vice President Olli Rehn that Ireland’s bailout agreement is working have been challenged by Social Justice Ireland. There is clear evidence that the
Following the EU Summit it is hard do work out what was decided or what the response of the Heads of Government will be to the huge response of the Social and Environmental organisations who challe
Social and environmental organisations have reacted angrily to claims by the European Commission that they "broadly support" draft plans for the EU's Strategy 2020.
Since 2008 successive Governments have pursued an austerity policy which has included deficit-cutting, lower spending, a reduction in the benefits and public services provid
It isn't often that we cite the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as vindicating our position but information revealed by the Department of Finance in response to a freedom of information request d
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