"Human rights must be respected in such a time," Fr Paul Daisuke Narui SVD.
“Very many are under great strain because accommodation and housing is scarce or beyond their reach. A new political impetus is required along with real determination to make inroads into this critical need in so many people’s lives” – Bishop William Crean, Cloyne.
“Budget 2018 should be designed so that it is both economically sound and socially fair. These twin objectives are both realistic and achievable. However, they need to be underpinned by a clear policy commitment to achieving both” – Dr Seán Healy.
Social Justice Ireland argue investment will yield significant returns in terms of both employment and productivity, and will also address two of the largest infrastructural deficits in Ireland today.
The “valuable work carried out to date to build new relationships across these islands must not be undermined.”
If an unborn child has a life-limiting condition, it would be “inhumane to withdraw the protection of the Constitution to their right to life”.
Pockets of positive investment in Budget a sign the Government is repairing some of the damage austerity has had on children: Barnardos.
“We are focusing far too much on the performance of the economy and not nearly enough on issues such as aging, social housing and sustainability" - Dr Seán Healy.
“This is not the time for tax cuts. All available resources should be used to address Ireland’s major deficits in areas such as caring, housing and poverty."
Survey shows 33% of charities had to cut back or suspend services in the past year due to a lack of funding, while over 42% reported a drop in income.
Monumental achievement for a country that reported the highest number of deaths in the largest, longest and most complex outbreak of Ebola since it first emerged in 1976.
Practice involves workers who have to be available on a full-time basis but with a guarantee of no more than 25% actual employment and income.
Social Justice Ireland calls on the Coalition to ensure its policies on climate change are coherent.
Many who decry the errors of the recent past quickly forget “how much all of us in our own way were part of a culture of empty celebrity in the days of prosperity”.
Between now and Christmas, in the region of 140,000 people throughout the country will be visited by SVP volunteers.
"Schools have to look to the education of the whole person, without ignoring the essential needs of the economy."
Ten families a day becoming homeless in Dublin Sr Stan warns Govt and demands an effective short-term strategy to tackle the crisis.
Economist warns theoretical mistake was made in believing economics has no need of morality.
Homeless charity warns housing crisis cannot be solved without substantial Government investment in public housing.
“Going to work is not just about getting an income, or profit, it unleashes creative capacity."
New Study shows how universal pension can be funded.
Those advocating more austerity are the well off who lack concern for the less well off.
Social Justice Ireland proposes new €7bn 3-year investment programme to boost recovery.
