The scale and severity of the 2008-2010 economic collapse saw Ireland revert to the phenomenon of widespread unemployment.
A newly-published report by the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) is calling for significant reforms of the Government’s ‘JobBridge’ scheme to enhance the experience of participants.
The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) report “JobBridge: Stepping Stone or Dead End?” explores the views and experiences of young people aged 18-25 who participated in the National Internshi
This article was originally published here. It was written by Selim Jahan Director of the UN Human Development Report Office From a human development perspective, work, rather than jobs or employment is the relevant concept.
Social Justice Ireland strongly endorses the call by Ireland’s largest trade union to “battle” for low-paid vulnerable workers by seeking acceptance by employers of a living wage of €11.45 an hour.
‘Ireland and the Europe 2020 Strategy, 2015’ covers the social inclusion aspects of EU 2020 that were addressed in the Irish National Reform Programme.
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.
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.
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
