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TDs take-home pay rose by €848 a WEEK while social welfare rates rose only €162 over past 25 years.

Wednesday, 12 May 2010

There is no justification for reducing social welfare rates. Research produced by Social Justice Ireland shows that the take-home pay of TDs rose by €848 a WEEK since 1986…

Tax wedge rises in Ireland but still far below the OECD average

Tuesday, 11 May 2010

The tax wedge in Ireland remained one of the lowest in the OECD in 2009 with 24 countries out of 30 taking a higher percentage from single people on the average wage and 27 countries taking more…

Pay agreement 2010-2014 - Full Text

Monday, 5 April 2010

This Agreement will ensure that the Irish Public Service continues its contribution to the return of economic growth and economic prosperity to Ireland, while delivering excellence in service to…

First Quarter Exchequer figures - Budget 2010

Sunday, 4 April 2010

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NAMA documents - Update

Sunday, 4 April 2010

This country has come a long way since we introduced the State guarantee 18 months ago. Back then, our banks were on the brink of financial collapse and our economy had gone into reverse. Revenue…

€7billion gift to banks likely to undermine State’s finances and public services for years to come while failing to secure credit for businesses

Sunday, 4 April 2010

Social Justice Ireland statement on NAMA and related issues.

Key Points in Statement:
Government’s approach to resolving the…

Ignoring poverty could lead to serious problems according to EU Commissioner.

Sunday, 28 March 2010

POVERTY is something we cannot afford, according to the European Commissioner for employment, social affairs and inclusion.

In a report in the Irish Examiner Ann Cahill points out that the…

Legislators need to know what poverty is and how it is measured

Thursday, 25 March 2010

Some legislators in Ireland are still working with illusions when it comes to measuring poverty. A meeting of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Affairs on March 25, 2010 saw a number of…

Are Europe's leaders giving up on Europe's poor?

Thursday, 25 March 2010

Judging by their actions in recent days European leaders seem to be abandoning the most vulnerable people in Europe. At its meeting on March 25/6, 2010 the European Council failed to set targets…

Social Justice Ireland challenges Government during presentation to Oireachtas Committee

Monday, 22 March 2010

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 Council adopts…