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Childcare costs causing major problem for low-income households

Tuesday, 31 March 2015

A new study shows that multiples of the national minimum wage are required if many households with children are to afford the full cost of formal childcare and simultaneously provide a Minimum…

Public Participation Networks

Tuesday, 31 March 2015

Public Participation Networks (PPNs) provide an opportunity for real engagement between local people and local authorities. PPNs have been established in all local authority areas in 2014/15. …

Living wage and refundable tax credits are key to tackling ‘working poor’ issue

Thursday, 26 March 2015

The Government’s Low Pay Commission should agree to raise the minimum wage towards the living wage level and should also make the two basic income tax credits refundable if they are to really…

European austerity fails to address social impacts

Thursday, 19 March 2015

Austerity policies in the EU have contributed to intense economic suffering, particularly for young people and other vulnerable social groups, a new report has found. 123 million EU citizens – one…

Social Justice Ireland's analysis and policy proposals on Healthcare in Ireland

Tuesday, 17 March 2015

Healthcare is a social right that every person should enjoy. People should be assured that care is guaranteed in their times of illness or vulnerability. Securing services is one of the key…

Supporting participation and the Community and Voluntary Sector

Tuesday, 17 March 2015

Social Justice Ireland's policy proposals on participation, supporting the Community and Voluntary Sector and ensuring all voices are heard in Social Dialogue and a local and national…

Social Justice Ireland's analysis and policy proposals on Education

Tuesday, 17 March 2015

Education allows people to live a full life and it can be an agent for social transformation. Education is one of the key policy areas that must be addressed urgently as part of Social Justice…

Teagasc Farm Financial Fitness Seminar

Thursday, 12 March 2015

Many of us struggle with managing money and farming families have the added challenge of balancing the needs of the farm household with the financial requirements of the farm. Teagasc,…

Social Justice Ireland's analysis and policy proposals on Rural Development

Saturday, 28 February 2015

Ireland needs an integrated transition from an agricultural to a rural and regional development agenda to improve the quality of life for all rural dwellers. This will require policy coherence in…

Social Justice Ireland's analysis and policy proposals on Taxation

Saturday, 28 February 2015

Taxation plays a key role in shaping Irish society through funding public services, supporting economic activity and redistributing resources to enhance the fairness of society. This forms a core…