Education

2015 EU Youth Report released

Friday, 18 September 2015

The European Commission this week published the 2015 EU Youth Report. With regard to Ireland, the report reveals that Ireland recorded the highest fall in percentage points in its youth population since 2010 (-4 pp.). Ireland also recorded one of the largest proportions of young citizens leaving the country to settle in another EU Member State, although this trend is declining.

National Social Monitor shows need for much greater investment in areas such as ageing, social housing and sustainability

Monday, 31 August 2015

We are focussing far too much on the performance of the economy and not nearly enough on issues such as aging, social housing and sustainability, that have major implications for the wellbeing of individuals and society as a whole according to the National Social Monitor 2015 published by Social Justice Ireland.  It goes on to argue that a balance is required between the various aspects of life if the wellbeing of this and future generations is to be secured.

National Social Monitor 2015

Monday, 31 August 2015

The National Social Monitor 2015 outlines the present situation on a range of policy issues that impact on people’s well-being.  Social Justice Ireland presents the National Social Monitor

Socio-Economic Review - References

Wednesday, 15 April 2015

Click here to download the references contained in 'Choices for Equity and Sustainability' our Socio-Economic Review 2016.

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.

Ireland and the Europe 2020 Strategy: Employment, Education and Poverty

Monday, 26 January 2015

‘Ireland and the Europe 2020 Strategy, 2015’ covers the social inclusion aspects of EU 2020 that were addressed in the Irish National Reform Programme.

A five-point plan for Government – What should be done now? - SPC 2014

Wednesday, 26 November 2014

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.

Recovery and Transformation: Investing in a New Social Contract

Tuesday, 18 November 2014

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.

National Social Monitor shows need for longer-term focus in key policy areas

Tuesday, 2 September 2014

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.

National Social Monitor 2014

Monday, 1 September 2014

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 Monitor