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BudgetPublic Libraries are vital: New EU Report Calls for Stronger Recognition and Investment
Public libraries are generally seen as simply a place for borrowing books and a quiet place to read the newspapers. A new report, 'Strengthening Europe through public libraries', published by the European Commission argues that their role has expanded far beyond these traditional library services. Public libraries as now essential institutions that support education, digital inclusion, community resilience, democratic participation, cultural engagement, and social wellbeing. Developed by an Open Method of Coordination (OMC) group of 36 experts representing 25 EU Member States, the report urges policymakers to recognise public libraries as vital public services deserving sustained investment and strategic support. The findings come at a…
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Liam O'Sullivan on State supports for family carers over the past 20 years
How Many Earths Do We Need? Earth Overshoot Day 2026
Housing Progress and Housing Outcomes: Are They Moving Together?
Summer Economic Statement 2026
Budget 2027 Investment - Health and Disability
People should be assured of the required treatment and care in times of illness or vulnerability. The standard of care is dependent to a great degree on the resources made available, which in turn are dependent on the expectations of society. Budget 2027 should make the necessary investment to futureproof our healthcare…
Thought for the day
“Non-cooperation with evil is as much a duty as is cooperation with good”
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Special Edition: Responses to the Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2026-2030
The Digital Shift
National Social Monitor : Policies for the Next Generation - Income Distribution
This section of our National Social Monitor: The Future Starts Now: Policies for the Next Generation looks briefly at the income distribution issues that impact young people.
Social Welfare
Income inequality continues to disproportionately affect young people aged 15-29.…
Trust in Irish Society Remains Strong, but Confidence in Institutions Shows Mixed Trends
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has released the findings of its Trust Survey 2025, providing an updated picture of how people in Ireland view one another, public institutions, government services, and emerging technologies. While interpersonal trust remains exceptionally high, confidence in several institutions has…
Budget 2027: a roadmap for income adequacy
Social Justice Matters Podcast - 10 Minute Lessons: Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union
Ireland's Child Poverty Challenge
Poverty: a European perspective
