Socioeconomy

Debt Justice Action says Anglo debt is not our debt - Should Not Be Repaid

Saturday, 21 January 2012

A new campaigning network of local and global justice organisations, Debt Justice Action, has called on the government to stop paying the debts of the former Anglo Irish Bank / Irish Nationwi

2011 Facts and Figures on Euopean Banks

Friday, 20 January 2012

The European banking Federation has published facts and figures on Europe's banks which can be downloaded below.

Social Justice Ireland welcomes ‘Troika’ statement on the need to protect the vulnerable

Thursday, 19 January 2012

The ‘troika’ statement that the most vulnerable in society should be protected is very welcome. So too is their statement that the ‘troika’ are committed to helping those who need help.

‘Troika’ told their credibility on the economy and on the vulnerable is in question.

Monday, 16 January 2012

The ‘troika’ has been told there are serious questions concerning their credibility on the economy and the vulnerable.

Social Policy Book 2012

Sunday, 1 January 2012
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Does The European Social Model Have A Future? is the title of Social Justice Ireland’s Social Policy Book for 2012

EU leaders' latest plan bad for Ireland and the EU in the short, medium and long term

Wednesday, 14 December 2011

Proposals seek to address a major issue but insist the cause of the current crisis must be allowed to continue

Statement on changes to Euro issued by Eurozone Heads of Government December 9, 2011 - Full Text

Friday, 9 December 2011

On December 9, 2011 EU leaders agreed on the key changes to be introduced to tighten fiscal discipline in the Eurozone and address the bloc's debt problems.

A different approach to tackling debt crisis - Karl Whelan article in Business and Finance

Sunday, 4 December 2011

This article was written by Professor Karl Whelan of UCD and published in Business and Finance November 2011. 

EU Autumn Economic Forecast poses serious questions for Ireland and Budget 2012

Monday, 14 November 2011

The EU Autumn Economic Forecast makes stark reading for Ireland and poses serious questions about Government’s reliance on exports as the basis of Ireland’s recovery.  It also calls into doubt the

Social Justice Ireland meets with Oireachtas Committee on Finance

Wednesday, 2 November 2011

Social Justice Ireland believes a fairer future is possible and deliverable. It is crucial however that Government’s decisions and the terms of the bailout agreement with the IMF/ECB/EC should be focused on delivering such an outcome. These were key fundamentals for Budget 2012 presented to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform by Social Justice Ireland on November 2, 2011.