Social Justice Ireland

Bridging the Gaps: Insights from Eurofound Report - Social protection 2.0: Unemployment and minimum income benefits Read more: https://lnkd.in/e77xwiNb

This will be of interest to Cork City Public Participation Network and Leitrim PPN (Public Participation Network). Hope we will see you there.

Delighted to announce our stellar line up of wonderful speakers for our 2024 Annual Social Policy Conference. Hear Aoife Ní Lochlainn, Ph.D., Ciaran Nugent, Matthew Donoghue, Sean O'Riain and Sadhbh O' Neill set out policy proposals to deliver a Vibrant Economy, Decent Services and Infrastructure, Just Taxation, Good Governance and Sustainability. Reserve your spot here: https://lnkd.in/exGe8t_C

New podcast episode today! Sean Moynihan and Aileen O'Reilly from ALONE discuss Loneliness. Listen Here: https://lnkd.in/eNpiD-6j

Social Justice Ireland are delighted that our Policy Analyst Michelle Murphy has been appointed to the new Just Transition Commission. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dby7PriM

Lone parents face numerous socio-economic challenges, particularly when it comes to balancing work and the giving of care. In Ireland, lone-parent families are at a higher risk of poverty compared to other family types. The study 'Lone Parent Transitions, Employment Transitions and Poverty Outcomes' from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) provides valuable insights into the dynamics of employment among lone parents and its impact on poverty levels. Read More: https://lnkd.in/eEdWvwYp

Social Justice Ireland made a recent submission to the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action on progress in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals. Social Justice Ireland tracks Ireland’s progress on achieving the SDGs annually through the Sustainable Progress Index. This annual report measures Ireland’s performance across all 17 SDGs and compares our performance against 14 EU countries. The 2024 report uses 82 indicators across the 17 goals to analyse performance. https://lnkd.in/erEPKyPV

Managing Change to Build a Just Society - Policy Outcomes for a New Social Contract. Join Social Justice Ireland online, Wednesday 13th November between 9.30 am and 12 noon to hear from experts setting out what needs to be done to build a just society using our policy framework for a New Social Contract. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eDzJEcxc

Annual Policy Conference 2024 - Managing Change to Build a Just Society - Policy Outcomes for a New Social Contract. Join Social Justice Ireland online, Wednesday 13th October between 9.30 am and 12 noon to hear from experts setting out what needs to be done to build a just society using our policy framework for a New Social Contract.  Reserve your spot here: https://lnkd.in/eDzJEcxc

The 2023 FLAC - Free Legal Advice Centres Annual Report highlights the importance of ensuring access to justice, with transformative outcomes in pivotal areas of law, policy reform, and public legal assistance. FLAC continues to provide vital services through telephone lines, legal advice clinics, and specialised programs, such as those assisting the Roma and Traveller communities. FLAC's Telephone Information and Referral Line responded to over 12,000 queries, with family and employment law making up nearly half of the requests. This service exemplifies the significant unmet legal needs in Ireland, particularly as 52,000 calls went unanswered due to resource limitations. https://lnkd.in/e85ZHcRm