People and Participation

Public Participation Networks (PPN) Circular CVSP1 2016

Friday, 1 January 2016

The following circular was released by the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government on 5 April 2016.

Public Participation Networks (PPN) Departmental Circular re Financial Reporting 2015 CVSP-2-2015

Sunday, 20 September 2015

This circular, issued by the Department on 19 September 2015 outlines the financial return which the Department required from a Local Authority to trigger payment of funding for PPNs.

Departmental Circular re funding and structures for PPNs CVSP-1-2015

Friday, 11 September 2015

This Circular, issued by the Department on 25 June 2015 outlines the arrangements for funding of Public Participation Networks in 2015. In addition, it gives a number of possible models for the employment of a resource worker, including a draft job description and workplan. It also suggests a draft Memorandum of Understanding / Service Level Agreement between a Local Authority and PPN.

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.

Public Participation Networks

Tuesday, 31 March 2015

Public Participation Networks (PPNs) provide an opportunity for real engagement between local people and local authorities.  PPNs have been established in all local authority areas in 2014/15.  Membership is open to not for profit groups in the social inclusion, environmental and general community and voluntary sectors. 

Supporting participation and the Community and Voluntary Sector

Tuesday, 17 March 2015

Social Justice Ireland's policy proposals on participation, supporting the Community and Voluntary Sector and ensuring all voices are heard in Social Dialogue and a local and national leve

A Policy Framework for a Just Ireland

Friday, 27 February 2015

As part of our Socio-Economic Review 2015 'Towards a Just Society' Social Justice Ireland sets out its views on how Ireland can ensure the future does not repeat the mistakes of the past.

Social Justice Ireland's analysis and policy proposals on People and Participation

Tuesday, 17 February 2015

People have a right to participate in shaping the decisions that affect them and to participate in developing and shaping the society in which they live.