Housing

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 Housing

Sunday, 22 February 2015

Ensuring that adequate and appropriate accommodation is available for all people and the development an equitable system for allocating resources within the housing sector forms a core piece of

Ireland’s high cost of living and poor services deepen inequality

Wednesday, 18 February 2015

‘Cherishing all Equally’, a new report by the independent think-tank, TASC, has revealed yawning gaps in income distribution in Ireland.

Social Housing Strategy 2020 fails to address the scale of the problem

Thursday, 11 December 2014

Social Justice Ireland welcomes the publication of ‘Social Housing Strategy 2020: Support, Supply and Reform’ which is the most comprehensive attempt to address the social housing problem in a generation.  However the strategy fails to deal with the scale of the social housing challenge facing Ireland today.  Without addressing the issue of scale, the social housing problem will not be resolved.

Social Housing at the Crossroads: Possibilities for Investment, Provision and Cost Rental

Thursday, 11 December 2014

National Economic and Social Council Report Social Housing at the Crossroads: Possibilities for Investment, Provision and Cost Rental  probes three related issues: investment and f

Social Housing Strategy 2020: Support, Supply and Reform

Thursday, 27 November 2014

‘Social Housing Strategy 2020: Support, Supply and Reform’ published by Government as a commitment under Construction 2020 is available here.  It outlines Government plans to deal with social housi

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