Education

Young People not in Employment, Education or Training

A report by Eurofound examining' NEETS' in Europe.  NEETS are young people aged 15 – 29 who are not in education, employment or training.

Two new studies on Education in Ireland very welcome

The publication of two studies on achieving quality in the school system in Ireland by NESC is welcomed by Social Justice Ireland.

Government climb down on DEIS cuts in line with OECD recommendations

The announcement by the Minister for Education and Skills that cuts announced to DEIS schools in Budget 2012 are to be reversed is in line with a recent report from the OECD. Social Justice Irel

Government should introduce a student loan scheme for 3rd level students in Budget 2012

Government should introduce a student loan scheme for 3rd level students in Budget 2012.

Government's adult literacy targets are ridiculous

The issue of literacy has been contentious in recent times.

Infrastructure Investment Priorities 2010-2016

Government publishes Infrastructure Investment Priorities 2010-2016 Government published its Infrastructure Investment Priorities 2010-2016 on July 26, 2010.

NESF to study child literacy and social inclusion- 2009

Is Well-being U-Shaped over the Life Cycle?

A large empirical literature is emerging on the determinants of happiness and mental  well-being. As would be expected, this topic has attracted attention from medical 

Securing Fairness and Wellbeing in a Land of Plenty 2005- ‘Fairness and Wellbeing’

An Employers' Perspective Turlough O'Sullivan ‘Fairness and Wellbeing’…. At least I think we can all agree that

Securing Fairness and Wellbeing in a Land of Plenty 2005-Community and Voluntary Perspective

A Community and Voluntary Perspective Aisling Walsh In their agreed Programme for Government following the 2002 General Election, the re-elected Government stated: