
Social Justice Matters
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SocialJusticeMatters is a new podcast from Social Justice Ireland. We are an independent justice advocacy think tank that advances the lives of people and communities through providing independent social analysis and effective policy development to create a sustainable future for every member of society and for societies as a whole.
Social Justice Matters
5d ago
Government's plan for the next 5 years has been published - Programme for Government 2025 : Securing Ireland’s Future
Research and Policy Analysts Michelle Murphy and Susanne Rogers chat about preliminary thoughts and reactions.
More on Social Justice Ireland's response HERE.
We are delighted that Social Justice Matters has been recognised by Feedspot as one of the 35 social justice podcasts you should be following in 2025. Check out the list here.  ..read more
Social Justice Matters
2w ago
Our 2023 Annual Social Policy Conference was on the theme of 'A Just Transition'. The fundamental principle of a Just Transition is to leave no people, communities, economic sectors or regions behind as we transition to a low carbon future. Such a transition means changing how we travel, communicate, work, what we eat, wear and even the entertainment we consume.
Dr Shane Colclough DipEE, BSc(Eng), MIE, MBA, PhD, MIEI, C.Eng, EurIng is a Chartered Engineer and carries out research at The School of Architecture Planning and Environmental Policy at University College Dublin and at the Centr ..read more
Social Justice Matters
1M ago
The Just Transition Commission is an advisory body established by Government in April 2024. Michelle Murphy, research and policy analyst with Social Justice Ireland has been appointed to the Commission. In this episode, she explains what that means and the aims and objectives of the Commission ..read more
Social Justice Matters
2M ago
At our conference to mark the retirement of Seán Healy and Brigid Reynolds in January 2024, Dermot McCarthy presented a paper entitled 'The impact of social justice advocacy: a policy maker’s reflections'.
To watch that presentation or any of the other speakers, the full conference is available here.
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Social Justice Matters
2M ago
Research and Policy Analysts Michelle Murphy and Susanne Rogers chat through the key asks that will deliver for communities in Budget Choices 2025.  ..read more
Social Justice Matters
2M ago
Research and Policy Analysts Michelle Murphy and Susanne Rogers chat through the key social welfare asks in Budget Choices 2025.  ..read more
Social Justice Matters
2M ago
Dr. Daithí Kearney is an Ethnomusicologist, geographer and performer. He is a lecturer in music, theatre and tourism and co-director of the Creative Arts Research Centre at Dundalk Institute of Technology. His research is primarily focused on Irish traditional music but extends to include performance studies, community music and music tourism. Daithí has toured regularly as a musician, singer and dancer with a number of groups including Siamsa Tíre, The National Folk Theatre of Ireland. In 2012 he released an album with Cork accordion player John Cronin entitled Midleton Rare, which is related ..read more
Social Justice Matters
3M ago
At our conference to mark the retirement of Seán Healy and Brigid Reynolds in January 2024, Dr Catherine Kavanagh and Dr Micheál Collins presented a paper, 'Income Inequality and Poverty: A fifty year view'.
To watch their presentation or any of the other speakers, the full conference is available here.
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Social Justice Matters
3M ago
Aileen is the Senior Research & Evaluation Manager at ALONE. Prior to joining ALONE, Aileen worked at Jigsaw, The National Centre for Youth Mental Health, where her efforts played a critical role in the development of youth mental health services globally. Holding a PhD in psychology, she possesses a strong academic foundation that complements her practical experience. She has published research findings in reputable journals and has presented her work at numerous international conferences (see: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Aileen-Oreilly-2).
Seán is Chief Executive Officer of ..read more
Social Justice Matters
4M ago
Raili Lahnalampi is Ambassador of Finland to Ireland. She served as the Chief of Cabinet for the Minister for Foreign Affairs in 2015 -2019. She was responsible for the foreign and security policy and for the relations with other ministries, state administration and representatives of other countries. Ms Lahnalampi has held various international positions and she has a strong background in foreign and security policy. Before having been nominated as Chief of Cabinet Ms Lahnalampi worked as the Counsel to the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Parliament of Finland. She has pursued a diplomatic c ..read more