Healthcare

Disability issues affect all areas of public policy

Friday, 15 January 2016

Disability issues are not just confined to health services, medical cards or the social welfare system.  Disability issues impact on all of our public services and should be at the heart of public policy.

Election 2016 - Disability

Friday, 15 January 2016

Social Justice Ireland's General Election briefing on Disability.

Healthy Ireland Study shows need for Sugar Sweetened Drinks Tax

Wednesday, 7 October 2015

The Healthy Ireland Study published today highlights the need for the introduction of a sugar sweetened drinks tax in order to combat the levels of obesity in Ireland and associated chronic conditions.

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

Obesity cost to quadruple to €1,175 for every man woman and child in Ireland

Thursday, 4 June 2015

The cost of obesity could more than quadruple within the next 15 years to a total of €1,175 a year for every man woman and child in the State unless more is done to tackle the problem, a joint Irish Heart Foundation and Social Justice Ireland report has revealed.

Reducing obesity and future health costs - a proposal for health related taxation

Thursday, 4 June 2015

Social Justice Ireland and the Irish Heart Foundation completed in-depth review of evidence on obesity and food poverty in Ireland in June 2015.  This report examines the future health cos

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.

Government should roll out 90 Primary Care Networks by end of 2015

Tuesday, 7 April 2015

Government should roll out its proposed 90 Primary Care Networks before the end of 2015. As resources become available from Ireland’s recovery priority must be given to securing decent services in areas such as health and education. Essential infrastructure in areas such as social housing and disabilities should also be prioritised. Access to health care at any age should not be determined by the content of one’s wallet.

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.