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#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...
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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 ...
https://socialjusticeireland.podbean.com/e/217-sji-interviews-ep131-social-justice-ireland-cop-explainer/
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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-...
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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…
https://www.socialjustice.ie/article/who-owns-planet-rethinking-capital-tackle-climate-change
3 days ago
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Marianna Baggio
@eurofound.europa.eu
outlines key policy considerations for tackling undeclared & undervalued
#care
work.
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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.
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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.
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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.
5 days ago
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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.
5 days ago
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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
6 days ago
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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...
10 days ago
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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...
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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...
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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…
https://www.socialjustice.ie/event/annual-policy-conference-2025
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#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...
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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...
https://socialjusticeireland.podbean.com/e/steven-oconnell-from-the-football-cooperative-a-community-football-health-intervention-for-men/
16 days ago
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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...
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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',…
https://www.socialjustice.ie/article/polarisation-partnership-strengthening-social-cohesion-across-europe
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#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...
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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,…
https://www.socialjustice.ie/article/ireland-and-2025-trafficking-persons-landscape
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Libraries play a vital role in empowering communities and fostering lifelong learning. They’re not just about books — they’re hubs of connection, inclusion and opportunity. Read more:
www.socialjustice.ie/article/vita...
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The Vital Role of Libraries in Empowering Communities and Fostering Lifelong Learning | Social Justice Ireland
Libraries provide an important social and educational role in Ireland, with over 53.6 million visits between 2018 and mid 2023 by 765,000 registered…
https://www.socialjustice.ie/article/vital-role-libraries-empowering-communities-and-fostering-lifelong-learning
27 days ago
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In this episode of our
#podcast
, Matthew Donoghue presents his paper on Enhancing Participation in Local Democracy? Opportunities and Challenges via Public Participation Networks. Listen here:
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-3etjf-...
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215. SJI Seminars Ep 57: Matthew Donoghue on Enhancing Participation in Local Democracy? Opportunities and Challenges via Public Participation Networks | Social Justice Matters
Our 2024 Annual Social Policy Conference was on the theme of ' Managing Change to Build a Just Society'. Ireland is going through several major transitions, each of which is only going to deepen with ...
https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-3etjf-197430e
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Ahead of the election, listen back to our conversation with Fionnaigh Connaughton-O’Connor from Dublin Adult Learning Centre about the Active Citizenship Voter Education programme — why it’s needed and how it’s empowering adults to use their vote:
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178. SJI Interviews Ep.112: Active Citizenship Voter Education with Fionnaigh Connaughton, Dublin Adult Learning Centre (DALC) | Social Justice Matters
Fionnaigh Connaughton-O'Connor has worked for over 20 years as an adult literacy tutor, tutor trainer and most recently voter education. She works for Dublin Adult Learning Centre (DALC). DALC provi...
https://socialjusticeireland.podbean.com/e/181-sji-interviews-ep113-active-citizenship-voter-education-with-fionnaigh-connaughton-dublin-adult-learning-centre-dalc/
about 1 month ago
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The Eurofound report Unequal Wealth paints a clear picture: wealth in the EU is very unevenly distributed, more so than income.
#Housing
is a double-edged sword — a key asset, but one that also reinforces disparity. Read more:
www.socialjustice.ie/article/uneq...
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Unequal Wealth: Mapping Socioeconomic Disparities across the European Union | Social Justice Ireland
A new report by Eurofound examines wealth inequalities across EU Member States using data collected from the European Central Bank’s Household Finance and…
https://www.socialjustice.ie/article/unequal-wealth-mapping-socioeconomic-disparities-across-european-union
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#Budget2026
gives worrying indications of this govt’s priorities in the coming years. Govt has prioritised an election promise made to the hospitality sector over commitments made to vulnerable groups- carers, children & households in
#poverty
. Read more:
www.socialjustice.ie/article/budg...
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Budget leaves Ireland’s more vulnerable households condemned to prolonged hardship | Social Justice Ireland
Budget 2026 gives worrying indications of this government’s priorities in the coming years. The failure to index social welfare payments to wages, and to…
https://www.socialjustice.ie/article/budget-leaves-irelands-more-vulnerable-households-condemned-prolonged-hardship-0
about 1 month ago
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The Community Sport Facilities Fund has invested over €1.4 billion in local sports infrastructure across
#Ireland
as of 2023. We commend this progress and call for more playgrounds & subsidised sports centres to boost participation for all. Read more:
socialjustice.ie/article/comm...
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Community Sport Facilities Fund: Driving Sports Infrastructure Across Ireland | Social Justice Ireland
A recent report from the Parliamentary Budget Office’s (PBO), "Community Sport Facilities Fund" (CSFF) provides a comprehensive overview of the…
http://socialjustice.ie/article/community-sport-facilities-fund-driving-sports-infrastructure-across-ireland
about 1 month ago
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Darren J. Prior
about 1 month ago
New soundbite podcast from my recent interview with Michelle Murphy from
@socialjusticeire.bsky.social
on
@nearfm.ie
:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN4f...
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🔊 Getting infrastructure right is a social justice issue - Social Justice Ireland - Near FM (2025)
YouTube video by DJP - Ireland / Éire 32 = 1 - EU 27
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN4fo2SN1aU&t
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🎙️#PodcastAlert SJI Interviews: We chat with Dearbháil Lawless, CEO of AONTAS, on the power of Adult & Community Education. She shares what it means for people & communities, and highlights AONTAS latest campaigns & research. Listen here:
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-psf23-...
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214. SJI Interviews Ep.129: Dearbháil Lawless on the power of Adult and Community Education | Social Justice Matters
Dearbháil is the Chief Executive Officer of AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation. AONTAS is an all-island membership based advocacy organisation that was established in 1969. Dearbháil is ...
https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-psf23-19727a7
about 2 months ago
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Cost of Living pressures push
#livingwage
to €15.40 per hour in 2025/26 according to the Living Wage Technical Group. The increase is driven by higher rents, food, home energy and insurance costs. Find out more:
www.socialjustice.ie/article/cost...
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Cost of Living Increases Push Living Wage to €15.40 per hour in 2025/26 | Social Justice Ireland
The Living Wage Technical Group, of which Social Justice Ireland is a member, has today published the updated Living Wage for 2025/26 of €15.40 per hour.…
https://www.socialjustice.ie/article/cost-living-increases-push-living-wage-eu1540-hour-202526
about 2 months ago
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Join us as we present our analysis and critique of
#Budget2026
. 🗓️ Wednesday, 8th October ⏰ 11am 📍 Buswells Hotel, Dublin 2 Be part of the conversation on how Budget 2026 impacts people and communities. Register here:
www.socialjustice.ie/event/launch...
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Launch of Budget 2026 - Analysis and Critique | Social Justice Ireland
Social Justice Ireland launches our response to Budget 2026. Wednesday, 8th October at 11am in Buswells Hotel, Dublin 2. Less than 24 hours after Budget…
https://www.socialjustice.ie/event/launch-budget-2026-analysis-and-critique
about 2 months ago
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Broadening the tax base in
#Budget2026
can act as a countercyclical buffer to address economic risks such as overheating, and generate more sustainable, recurring revenue sources to fund investment and address the underlying fiscal deficit. Read more:
socialjustice.ie/article/broa...
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Broadening the tax base can act as counter cyclical buffer in Budget 2026 | Social Justice Ireland
Broadening the tax base in Budget 2026 can act as a countercyclical buffer to address economic risks such as overheating, and generate more sustainable,…
http://socialjustice.ie/article/broadening-tax-base-can-act-counter-cyclical-buffer-budget-2026
about 2 months ago
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Indexing welfare rates to wages is key to tackling
#childpoverty
. Our analysis shows why aligning income supports with earnings is central to delivering on child poverty commitments. Read more:
www.socialjustice.ie/article/inde...
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Indexation of welfare rates to earnings central to delivering on child poverty commitments | Social Justice Ireland
The commitment from both An Taoiseach and the Minister for Social Protection to prioritise measures that would address child poverty in Budget 2026 is…
https://www.socialjustice.ie/article/indexation-welfare-rates-earnings-central-delivering-child-poverty-commitments
about 2 months ago
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reposted by
Darren J. Prior
about 2 months ago
@nearfm.ie
@gaeilge-nearfm.bsky.social
@socialjusticeire.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6kY...
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Social Justice Ireland calls in Irish Budget 2026 - Michelle Murphy, SJI - Near FM (2025) (EN/GA)
YouTube video by Darren J. Prior
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6kYgLgaWFk
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To celebrate the end of
#globalgoals
week have a look back at our seminar on the
#SDGs
and how Ireland compares with 14 EU Member States. More details here:
www.socialjustice.ie/publication/...
#socialjusticematters
#Act4SDGs
#NationsUnited
#FurthestBehindFirst
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Sustainable Progress Index 2025 | Social Justice Ireland
The Sustainable Progress Index is a landmark annual report with the potential to enhance the policy decisions of the Irish Government when it comes to…
https://www.socialjustice.ie/publication/sustainable-progress-index-2025
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Increase ODA as % of GNI to move towards the UN Target of 0.7% of GNI by 2028 and adopt targets and a reporting system for the Sustainable Development Goals
#SDG17
www.socialjustice.ie/publication/...
#GlobalGoals
#SDGs
#socialjusticematters
#Act4SDGs
#NationsUnited
#FurthestBehindFirst
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Sustainable Progress Index 2025 | Social Justice Ireland
The Sustainable Progress Index is a landmark annual report with the potential to enhance the policy decisions of the Irish Government when it comes to…
https://www.socialjustice.ie/publication/sustainable-progress-index-2025
about 2 months ago
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#GlobalGoals
week Ireland ranks 13th out of 14 EU Member States on
#SDG17
Partnership for the Goals More in our Sustainable Progress Index:
www.socialjustice.ie/publication/...
#SDGs
#socialjusticematters
#Act4SDGs
#NationsUnited
#FurthestBehindFirst
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Sustainable Progress Index 2025 | Social Justice Ireland
The Sustainable Progress Index is a landmark annual report with the potential to enhance the policy decisions of the Irish Government when it comes to…
https://www.socialjustice.ie/publication/sustainable-progress-index-2025
about 2 months ago
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Increase Social Dialogue and expand the National Economic Dialogue to a range of other policy areas
#SDG16
www.socialjustice.ie/publication/...
#GlobalGoals
#SDGs
#socialjusticematters
#participation
#community
#NationsUnited
#FurthestBehindFirst
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Sustainable Progress Index 2025 | Social Justice Ireland
The Sustainable Progress Index is a landmark annual report with the potential to enhance the policy decisions of the Irish Government when it comes to…
https://www.socialjustice.ie/publication/sustainable-progress-index-2025
about 2 months ago
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#GlobalGoals
week Ireland ranks 4th out of 14 EU Member States on
#SDG16
Peace Justice and Strong Institutions More in our Sustainable Progress Index:
www.socialjustice.ie/publication/...
#SDGs
#socialjusticematters
#participation
#community
#NationsUnited
#FurthestBehindFirst
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Sustainable Progress Index 2025 | Social Justice Ireland
The Sustainable Progress Index is a landmark annual report with the potential to enhance the policy decisions of the Irish Government when it comes to…
https://www.socialjustice.ie/publication/sustainable-progress-index-2025
about 2 months ago
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Develop environmentally sustainable farming practices
#SDG15
www.socialjustice.ie/publication/...
#GlobalGoals
#SDGs
#socialjusticematters
#FurthestBehindFirst
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Sustainable Progress Index 2025 | Social Justice Ireland
The Sustainable Progress Index is a landmark annual report with the potential to enhance the policy decisions of the Irish Government when it comes to…
https://www.socialjustice.ie/publication/sustainable-progress-index-2025
about 2 months ago
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Increase afforestation of native tree, invest in programmes to rewet the boglands and implement the ‘Nature’ programmes set out in the Climate Action Plan
#SDG15
www.socialjustice.ie/publication/...
#GlobalGoals
#SDGs
#socialjusticematters
#NationsUnited
#FurthestBehindFirst
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Sustainable Progress Index 2025 | Social Justice Ireland
The Sustainable Progress Index is a landmark annual report with the potential to enhance the policy decisions of the Irish Government when it comes to…
https://www.socialjustice.ie/publication/sustainable-progress-index-2025
about 2 months ago
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#GlobalGoals
week Ireland ranks 13th out of 14 EU Member States on
#SDG15
Life on land More in our Sustainable Progress Index:
www.socialjustice.ie/publication/...
#SDGs
#socialjusticematters
#NationsUnited
#FurthestBehindFirst
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Sustainable Progress Index 2025 | Social Justice Ireland
The Sustainable Progress Index is a landmark annual report with the potential to enhance the policy decisions of the Irish Government when it comes to…
https://www.socialjustice.ie/publication/sustainable-progress-index-2025
about 2 months ago
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Fully implement the National Integrated Maritime Plan, regulate harvesting, end over-fishing and implement policies to restore fishing stocks to sustainable levels
#SDG14
www.socialjustice.ie/publication/...
#GlobalGoals
#SDGs
#socialjusticematters
#NationsUnited
#FurthestBehindFirst
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Sustainable Progress Index 2025 | Social Justice Ireland
The Sustainable Progress Index is a landmark annual report with the potential to enhance the policy decisions of the Irish Government when it comes to…
https://www.socialjustice.ie/publication/sustainable-progress-index-2025
about 2 months ago
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#GlobalGoals
week Ireland ranks 8th out of 12 EU Member States on
#SDG14
Life below water More in our Sustainable Progress Index:
www.socialjustice.ie/publication/...
#SDGs
#socialjusticematters
#NationsUnited
#FurthestBehindFirst
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Sustainable Progress Index 2025 | Social Justice Ireland
The Sustainable Progress Index is a landmark annual report with the potential to enhance the policy decisions of the Irish Government when it comes to…
https://www.socialjustice.ie/publication/sustainable-progress-index-2025
about 2 months ago
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Develop Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in each Local Authority area with the collaborative input of local communities and Public Participation Networks
#SDG13
www.socialjustice.ie/publication/...
#ESDW
#GlobalGoals
#SDGs
#socialjusticematters
#PPN
#NationsUnited
#FurthestBehindFirst
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Sustainable Progress Index 2025 | Social Justice Ireland
The Sustainable Progress Index is a landmark annual report with the potential to enhance the policy decisions of the Irish Government when it comes to…
https://www.socialjustice.ie/publication/sustainable-progress-index-2025
about 2 months ago
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Develop a
#JustTransition
Dialogue and a comprehensive mitigation and transition programme ensuring no one is left behind in the move to a low carbon economy
#SDG13
www.socialjustice.ie/publication/...
#GlobalGoals
#SDG
#socialjusticematters
#NationsUnited
#FurthestBehindFirst
#leavenoonebehind
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Sustainable Progress Index 2025 | Social Justice Ireland
The Sustainable Progress Index is a landmark annual report with the potential to enhance the policy decisions of the Irish Government when it comes to…
https://www.socialjustice.ie/publication/sustainable-progress-index-2025
about 2 months ago
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#GlobalGoals
week Ireland ranks 10th out of 14 EU Member States on
#SDG13
#climateaction
More in our Sustainable Progress Index:
www.socialjustice.ie/publication/...
#SDGs
#socialjusticematters
#NationsUnited
#FurthestBehindFirst
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Sustainable Progress Index 2025 | Social Justice Ireland
The Sustainable Progress Index is a landmark annual report with the potential to enhance the policy decisions of the Irish Government when it comes to…
https://www.socialjustice.ie/publication/sustainable-progress-index-2025
about 2 months ago
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Explore new initiatives to promote behavioural change through the tax system
#SDG12
www.socialjustice.ie/publication/...
#GlobalGoals
#SDGs
#socialjusticematters
#NationsUnited
#FurthestBehindFirst
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Sustainable Progress Index 2025 | Social Justice Ireland
The Sustainable Progress Index is a landmark annual report with the potential to enhance the policy decisions of the Irish Government when it comes to…
https://www.socialjustice.ie/publication/sustainable-progress-index-2025
about 2 months ago
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Introduce a circular economy package for Ireland across all areas of economic activity and invest in the development of short supply chains
#SDG12
www.socialjustice.ie/publication/...
#GlobalGoals
#SDGs
#socialjusticematters
#NationsUnited
#FurthestBehindFirst
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Sustainable Progress Index 2025 | Social Justice Ireland
The Sustainable Progress Index is a landmark annual report with the potential to enhance the policy decisions of the Irish Government when it comes to…
https://www.socialjustice.ie/publication/sustainable-progress-index-2025
about 2 months ago
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One-off payments failed to tackle poverty — what will work is to index social welfare rates to average wages Read more -
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
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One-off payments failed to tackle poverty — what will work is to index social welfare rates to average wages
Benchmarking social welfare rates to average earnings would help to mitigate the impact of rising costs, give long-term certainty to households on fixed incomes, and prevent widening income inequality
https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41711354.html
about 2 months ago
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