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The Government has published the new #housing plan with a recognition that having a place to call home is one of the most basic and important need in life. This is a sentiment SJI strongly shares. But does the plan actually deliver on this recognition? Read more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/does...
Does the New Housing Plan Match the Scale of the Challenge? | Social Justice Ireland
“A home is where people build and plan their lives, raise their families, and connect with their communities.” With this line, the Government introduces…
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November 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The Government has published the new #housing plan with a recognition that having a place to call home is one of the most basic and important need in life. This is a sentiment SJI strongly shares. But does the plan actually deliver on this recognition? Read more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/does...
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Social Justice Ireland invites you to the launch of #Poverty Focus 2025 on Monday 24th November @ 1pm online. Register here - www.socialjustice.ie/event/povert...
Poverty Focus 2025 - Launch | Social Justice Ireland
Social Justice Ireland invites you to the launch of Poverty Focus 2025 on Monday 24th November @ 1pm online. In Poverty Focus we examine the nature and…
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November 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Social Justice Ireland invites you to the launch of #Poverty Focus 2025 on Monday 24th November @ 1pm online. Register here - www.socialjustice.ie/event/povert...
Social Justice Ireland invites you to the launch of #Poverty Focus 2025 on Monday 24th November @ 1pm online. Register here - www.socialjustice.ie/event/povert...
Poverty Focus 2025 - Launch | Social Justice Ireland
Social Justice Ireland invites you to the launch of Poverty Focus 2025 on Monday 24th November @ 1pm online. In Poverty Focus we examine the nature and…
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November 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Social Justice Ireland invites you to the launch of #Poverty Focus 2025 on Monday 24th November @ 1pm online. Register here - www.socialjustice.ie/event/povert...
The newly published plan Delivering Homes, Building Communities 2025 – 2030, lays out the government’s strategy to tackle the #HousingCrisis. This article outlines the main commitments, targets, and reforms the Government has proposed. Read more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/deli...
Delivering Homes, Building Communities 2025–2030: What's in the Plan? | Social Justice Ireland
Ireland’s new housing plan, Delivering Homes, Building Communities 2025–2030, is the Government’s latest attempt to respond to the severe pressures facing…
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November 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The newly published plan Delivering Homes, Building Communities 2025 – 2030, lays out the government’s strategy to tackle the #HousingCrisis. This article outlines the main commitments, targets, and reforms the Government has proposed. Read more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/deli...
#PodcastAlert: Our Research and Policy Analyst Michelle Murphy briefly sets out what #COP30 is all about and what outcome is hoped for. Listen here: socialjusticeireland.podbean.com/e/217-sji-in...
217. SJI Interviews Ep.131: Social Justice Ireland on COP 30 | Social Justice Matters
The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or Conference of the Parties (COP) of the UNFCCC is the upcoming 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference, to be held in Belém, Brazil, from 10 ...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
#PodcastAlert: Our Research and Policy Analyst Michelle Murphy briefly sets out what #COP30 is all about and what outcome is hoped for. Listen here: socialjusticeireland.podbean.com/e/217-sji-in...
The Climate Inequality Report 2025 from the World Inequality Lab argues that the #climate crisis and wealth (and ownership) #inequality are intimately connected and that effective climate policy must account for who owns what. Read more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/who-...
Who Owns the Planet? Rethinking Capital to Tackle Climate Change | Social Justice Ireland
The Climate Inequality Report 2025 from the World Inequality Lab argues that the climate crisis and wealth (and ownership) inequality are intimately…
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November 14, 2025 at 10:17 AM
The Climate Inequality Report 2025 from the World Inequality Lab argues that the #climate crisis and wealth (and ownership) #inequality are intimately connected and that effective climate policy must account for who owns what. Read more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/who-...
Tricia Keilthy, Head of Policy @ombudsmanireland.bsky.social highlighted a child rights perspective on #care — the State’s responsibility to protect and support all children. Rising child poverty, children living in emergency accommodation & direct provision remain urgent issues.
November 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Tricia Keilthy, Head of Policy @ombudsmanireland.bsky.social highlighted a child rights perspective on #care — the State’s responsibility to protect and support all children. Rising child poverty, children living in emergency accommodation & direct provision remain urgent issues.
Elaine Teague @disabilityfed.bsky.social highlighted the need to rethink how we define #care & support.
Support is a right — care is built on relationships.
People with disabilities ask for support, not care.
A whole-of-society approach, inclusion & co-design are key to independent living.
Support is a right — care is built on relationships.
People with disabilities ask for support, not care.
A whole-of-society approach, inclusion & co-design are key to independent living.
November 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Elaine Teague @disabilityfed.bsky.social highlighted the need to rethink how we define #care & support.
Support is a right — care is built on relationships.
People with disabilities ask for support, not care.
A whole-of-society approach, inclusion & co-design are key to independent living.
Support is a right — care is built on relationships.
People with disabilities ask for support, not care.
A whole-of-society approach, inclusion & co-design are key to independent living.
At the panel discussion of our social policy conference, Clare Duffy @carersireland.bsky.social called for renewed ambition for #carers — a cohesive, united voice to champion real progress. Carers deserve adequate income, respite & true recognition of the vital work they do. #care
November 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
At the panel discussion of our social policy conference, Clare Duffy @carersireland.bsky.social called for renewed ambition for #carers — a cohesive, united voice to champion real progress. Carers deserve adequate income, respite & true recognition of the vital work they do. #care
At our #Care in a Changing World policy conference,
@asiamireland.bsky.social CEO & Founder Adam Harris stressed the need to support both #autistic people & #carers together — protecting progress, improving access, tackling barriers & future-proofing autism supports amid demographic change.
@asiamireland.bsky.social CEO & Founder Adam Harris stressed the need to support both #autistic people & #carers together — protecting progress, improving access, tackling barriers & future-proofing autism supports amid demographic change.
November 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM
At our #Care in a Changing World policy conference,
@asiamireland.bsky.social CEO & Founder Adam Harris stressed the need to support both #autistic people & #carers together — protecting progress, improving access, tackling barriers & future-proofing autism supports amid demographic change.
@asiamireland.bsky.social CEO & Founder Adam Harris stressed the need to support both #autistic people & #carers together — protecting progress, improving access, tackling barriers & future-proofing autism supports amid demographic change.
While the positive impacts of #care are well known, Dr. Sarah Donnelly, Associate Professor of Social Work
@ucddublin.bsky.social @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social, highlights another side — the #wellbeing of carers themselves. Her presentation explores balancing the rights of carers & those they care for.
@ucddublin.bsky.social @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social, highlights another side — the #wellbeing of carers themselves. Her presentation explores balancing the rights of carers & those they care for.
November 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
While the positive impacts of #care are well known, Dr. Sarah Donnelly, Associate Professor of Social Work
@ucddublin.bsky.social @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social, highlights another side — the #wellbeing of carers themselves. Her presentation explores balancing the rights of carers & those they care for.
@ucddublin.bsky.social @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social, highlights another side — the #wellbeing of carers themselves. Her presentation explores balancing the rights of carers & those they care for.
Jacek Barszczewski, Health Policy Researcher @oecd-ocde.bsky.social, notes challenges for #Ireland’s long-term #care system:
- Fragmented legislation
- Weak integration with hospitals
- Limited requirements for home care providers
- Fragmented legislation
- Weak integration with hospitals
- Limited requirements for home care providers
November 12, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Jacek Barszczewski, Health Policy Researcher @oecd-ocde.bsky.social, notes challenges for #Ireland’s long-term #care system:
- Fragmented legislation
- Weak integration with hospitals
- Limited requirements for home care providers
- Fragmented legislation
- Weak integration with hospitals
- Limited requirements for home care providers
Jacek Barszczewski, Health Policy Researcher @oecd-ocde.bsky.social, shares insights on #Ireland in the OECD Landscape of Long-term Care Systems. Ireland’s strength lies in its generous public social protection — with over 90% of care costs for older people (65+) publicly funded.
November 12, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Jacek Barszczewski, Health Policy Researcher @oecd-ocde.bsky.social, shares insights on #Ireland in the OECD Landscape of Long-term Care Systems. Ireland’s strength lies in its generous public social protection — with over 90% of care costs for older people (65+) publicly funded.
Marianna Baggio @eurofound.europa.eu outlines key policy considerations for tackling undeclared & undervalued #care work.
November 12, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Marianna Baggio @eurofound.europa.eu outlines key policy considerations for tackling undeclared & undervalued #care work.
Next presenter at our Social Policy Conference - Care in a Changing World, Marianna Baggio, Research Officer at @eurofound.europa.eu, shares key insights on undeclared #care work in the EU. Around 1/3 of workers in the care sector are undeclared, rising to nearly 70% in direct household employment.
November 12, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Next presenter at our Social Policy Conference - Care in a Changing World, Marianna Baggio, Research Officer at @eurofound.europa.eu, shares key insights on undeclared #care work in the EU. Around 1/3 of workers in the care sector are undeclared, rising to nearly 70% in direct household employment.
Improving wages, guaranteeing stable contracts, and investing in training are essential to recognise #care as skilled, socially vital work and to ensure both workers and those they care for can thrive.
November 12, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Improving wages, guaranteeing stable contracts, and investing in training are essential to recognise #care as skilled, socially vital work and to ensure both workers and those they care for can thrive.
Susanne Rogers, Policy and Research Analyst,
@socialjusticeire.bsky.social highlights how the high cost & scarcity of formal #care in #Ireland make it unaffordable for many, deepening inequalities & straining working families.
@socialjusticeire.bsky.social highlights how the high cost & scarcity of formal #care in #Ireland make it unaffordable for many, deepening inequalities & straining working families.
November 12, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Susanne Rogers, Policy and Research Analyst,
@socialjusticeire.bsky.social highlights how the high cost & scarcity of formal #care in #Ireland make it unaffordable for many, deepening inequalities & straining working families.
@socialjusticeire.bsky.social highlights how the high cost & scarcity of formal #care in #Ireland make it unaffordable for many, deepening inequalities & straining working families.
Conor J. Crowley, Statistician, @csoireland.bsky.social sets the scene at SJI’s Social Policy Conference 2025: #Care in a Changing World sharing key stats on population and demographic trends.
#Ireland’s future demography:
➡️ Rapid population growth
➡️ More older age groups
➡️ Rising dependency rates.
#Ireland’s future demography:
➡️ Rapid population growth
➡️ More older age groups
➡️ Rising dependency rates.
November 12, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Conor J. Crowley, Statistician, @csoireland.bsky.social sets the scene at SJI’s Social Policy Conference 2025: #Care in a Changing World sharing key stats on population and demographic trends.
#Ireland’s future demography:
➡️ Rapid population growth
➡️ More older age groups
➡️ Rising dependency rates.
#Ireland’s future demography:
➡️ Rapid population growth
➡️ More older age groups
➡️ Rising dependency rates.
Top 1% of global wealth-holders are responsible for roughly 41% of emissions tied to ownership of capital Not just what they consume, but what they own.
www.socialjustice.ie/article/who-... #ClimateJustice #WealthInequality #WhoOwnsThePlanet #SustainableFuture
www.socialjustice.ie/article/who-... #ClimateJustice #WealthInequality #WhoOwnsThePlanet #SustainableFuture
November 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Top 1% of global wealth-holders are responsible for roughly 41% of emissions tied to ownership of capital Not just what they consume, but what they own.
www.socialjustice.ie/article/who-... #ClimateJustice #WealthInequality #WhoOwnsThePlanet #SustainableFuture
www.socialjustice.ie/article/who-... #ClimateJustice #WealthInequality #WhoOwnsThePlanet #SustainableFuture
Future Forty sets out projections across more than 2,000 scenarios, covering tax revenue, public spending, deficits and national debt. These projections are intended to guide long-term policy choices. socialjustice.ie/article/futu...
November 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Future Forty sets out projections across more than 2,000 scenarios, covering tax revenue, public spending, deficits and national debt. These projections are intended to guide long-term policy choices. socialjustice.ie/article/futu...
Poverty & climate hazards aren’t separate issues. They’re deeply intertwined. New global index shows that 1.1 bn people live in acute multidimensional poverty & 80% of them also face at least one major climate hazard. www.socialjustice.ie/article/over...
November 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Poverty & climate hazards aren’t separate issues. They’re deeply intertwined. New global index shows that 1.1 bn people live in acute multidimensional poverty & 80% of them also face at least one major climate hazard. www.socialjustice.ie/article/over...
Join us for our 2025 Annual Social Policy Conference to hear from experts on the future of care in Ireland.
Date: 12th November 2025
Register here: www.socialjustice.ie/event/annual...
Date: 12th November 2025
Register here: www.socialjustice.ie/event/annual...
Annual Policy Conference 2025 | Social Justice Ireland
Care in a changing world . Join Social Justice Ireland for our 2025 Annual Social Policy Conference, to hear from experts on the future of care in Ireland…
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October 31, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Join us for our 2025 Annual Social Policy Conference to hear from experts on the future of care in Ireland.
Date: 12th November 2025
Register here: www.socialjustice.ie/event/annual...
Date: 12th November 2025
Register here: www.socialjustice.ie/event/annual...
#PodcastAlert Steven O’Connell, Founder of Football Cooperative, chats with us about the power behind a game of #football and how it is changing lives. Listen here - socialjusticeireland.podbean.com/e/steven-oco...
216. SJI Interviews Ep.130: Steven O'Connell from the Football Cooperative - A community football health intervention for Men | Social Justice Matters
Steven O’Connell is the founder of Football Cooperative, an award winning social enterprise that places recreational football as a hook to bring men together to get active delivering positive health o...
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October 31, 2025 at 12:07 PM
#PodcastAlert Steven O’Connell, Founder of Football Cooperative, chats with us about the power behind a game of #football and how it is changing lives. Listen here - socialjusticeireland.podbean.com/e/steven-oco...
The findings of recent research report from @eurofound.europa.eu underline that polarisation is not inevitable. It is shaped by socio-economic conditions, institutional performance, media ecosystems, and democratic formats. Read more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/pola...
From Polarisation to Partnership: Strengthening Social Cohesion Across Europe | Social Justice Ireland
Published on the 16 October 2025, a new research report from Eurofound, 'Social cohesion and inclusive participation in a polarised Europe',…
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October 30, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The findings of recent research report from @eurofound.europa.eu underline that polarisation is not inevitable. It is shaped by socio-economic conditions, institutional performance, media ecosystems, and democratic formats. Read more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/pola...
#Ireland remains on Tier 2 Watchlist in the 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report, as the government does not fully meet the minimum standards for #eliminatingtrafficking but is making significant efforts.
Read more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/irel...
Read more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/irel...
Ireland and the 2025 Trafficking in Persons Landscape | Social Justice Ireland
The Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, published annually by the U.S. Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons,…
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October 24, 2025 at 12:38 PM
#Ireland remains on Tier 2 Watchlist in the 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report, as the government does not fully meet the minimum standards for #eliminatingtrafficking but is making significant efforts.
Read more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/irel...
Read more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/irel...