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Social Justice Ireland's analysis and policy proposals on Work, Unemployment and Job Creation

Saturday, 28 February 2015

The scale and severity of the 2008-2010 economic collapse saw Ireland revert to the phenomenon of widespread unemployment. The scale and nature of our unemployment crisis deserves greater…

Social Justice Ireland's SER 2015 Chapter on Values

Saturday, 28 February 2015

A discussion of the values underpinning decisions before and after the crisis forms part of the final chapter of our Socio-Economic Review 2015 'Towards a Just Society'.  This chapter is available…

Bus links, GP surgeries and local schools must be protected in rural Ireland

Friday, 27 February 2015

If Ireland is to have vibrant local communities then Government must support the provision of services that are vital for small, struggling communities across rural Ireland.

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Social Justice Ireland's analysis and policy proposals on Income Distribution

Friday, 27 February 2015

Tackling poverty and income inequality effectively is a multifaceted task. It requires action on many fronts, ranging from healthcare and education to accommodation and employment. However, the…

Social Justice Ireland's analysis and policy proposals on Public Services

Friday, 27 February 2015

The provision of, and access to, a level of public services regarded as acceptable by Irish society generally forms the Decent Services Pillar of Social Justice Ireland’s Policy Framework…

A Policy Framework for a Just Ireland

Friday, 27 February 2015

As part of our Socio-Economic Review 2015 'Towards a Just Society' Social Justice Ireland sets out its views on how Ireland can ensure the future does not repeat the mistakes of the past…

Social Justice Ireland's analysis and policy proposals on Sustainability

Thursday, 26 February 2015

Sustainability is about ensuring that all development is socially, economically and environmentally sustainable. Sustainability forms a core pillar of Social Justice Ireland’s Policy…

Reading The Greek Deal Correctly

Wednesday, 25 February 2015

The following article by Professor James K. Galbraith appeared in Social Europe Journal on 23 February 2015 and challenges the analysis which has been communicated across mainstream media…

JobBridge scheme not meeting the needs of young unemployed

Tuesday, 24 February 2015

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.

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Social Justice Ireland's analysis and policy proposals on the Global South

Monday, 23 February 2015

Ireland can and should play a prominent role in the development of Sustainable Development Goals for the planet in 2015.  Government should also commit to ensuring it reaches the ODA target of 07…