People and Participation

Strategic Policy Committees

Monday, 30 June 2014

This guidance document outlines the roles, responsibilities and membership of Local Authority Strategic Policy Committees (SPCs). It notes that all representatives of the Community, Voluntary, Soc

Socio-Economic Review 2014 - Overview

Monday, 30 June 2014

Social Justice Ireland's Socio Economic Review 2014 'Steps Towards a Fairer Future' is a 320-page Review which analyses the economic challenges facing Iris

Public Participation Network (PPN) Circular CVSP 2/2014

Sunday, 1 June 2014

This circular establishes the Public Participation Network (PPN) in every county and includes guidelines for their rollout and operation.

Public Participation Networks proposed by Government Working Group

Thursday, 29 May 2014

Government has published the report of the working group on citizen engagement with local government, which recommends that a Public Participation Network, (PPN) be established in every Local Authority area to ensure extensive input by citizens into the decision-making process at local government level.

Elections Policy Briefing 2014

Wednesday, 14 May 2014

The key focus of the local and European elections should be securing the wellbeing of this and future generations. Social Justice Ireland’s policy briefing ‘Elections 2014’ identifies some key issues and actions required that are critical to shaping a fairer future.

Policy Briefing on Local and European Elections 2014

Tuesday, 29 April 2014

Social Justice Ireland’s policy briefing ‘Elections 2014’ identifies some key issues and actions required that are critical to shaping a fairer future. Action is needed in the areas of so

Choices for Equity and Sustainability

Tuesday, 15 April 2014

Full details of the policy proposals in our Policy Framework for a Programme for Government are available in 'Choices for Equity

Minister’s decision to establish Public Participation Networks welcomed

Monday, 24 March 2014

Social Justice Ireland welcomes the decision by Minister Phil Hogan TD to establish Public Participation Networks (PPNs) in every local authority area as proposed by the working group. These PPNs

Working Group recommends People's Participation Networks be established in every Local Authority

Sunday, 2 March 2014

Government has published the report of the working group on citizen engagement with local government, which recommends that a People’s Participation Network, (PPN) be established in every Local Aut

Policy Framework for Programme for Government

Friday, 28 February 2014

Click here to access Social Justice Ireland’s Policy Framework for the Programme for Government of the 32nd Dáil.