Podcasts about social justice ireland

The Programme for Government (PfG)- Securing Our Future, published in January 2025, outlines a series of commitments made by Government across a range of policy areas. Social Justice Ireland welcomed the PfG and believes that it contains several policies and proposals that, if resourced and implemented, would represent a significant step to creating a fairer and more just Ireland. These policies would make a positive difference to society, to our wellbeing and to our communities. However, the programme also contains several causes for concern with a lack of real ambition around poverty and income adequacy and a lack of policy coherence in other areas. Read the publication and watch the full webinar HERE. Our podcast is featured as a Best Social Justice podcast on MillionPodcasts - a hand-curated database of amazing podcasts. 

Timmy Dooley Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Fianna Fáil TD for Clare; Michael Fitzmaurice Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon-Galway; Michelle Murphy, Research and Policy Analyst with Social Justice Ireland and Sinead O'Carroll Editor of the Journal.ie

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Michelle Murphy from Social Justice Ireland chats to JP about the income gap between low and high earners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The life-changing, life-saving, transformational nature of tax - for people and planet. Ireland's got a tax windfall of about €14 billion - that's roughly  $15 billion. What are they going to do with it..? "This is the kind of moment that doesn't come around often and we really need to seize it. Or if we let the opportunity slip through our fingers, it's going to have impacts for future generations." ~ Mansi Rawat, Social Justice Ireland We don't do enough about blue sky thinking on how tax can transform our lives. This is our chance to unlock our imaginations. It's also time for Ireland to rethink its tax haven model and for many countries, not just Ireland, to ask who its economy is serving. The Taxcast is produced by Naomi Fowler and Leo Schick of the Tax Justice Network. Further reading: Here's the transcript of the show (some is automated and may not be 100% accurate: https://podcasts.taxjustice.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Taxcast-May-2025-Transcript.pdf Pope Francis, 1936-2025 (Tax Justice Network) https://taxjustice.net/2025/04/24/pope-francis-1936-2025/  Top EU court rules Apple owes Ireland over $14B in back taxes https://www.icij.org/investigations/paradise-papers/top-eu-court-rules-apple-owes-ireland-over-14b-in-back-taxes/ EU's Apple ‘victory' highlights the failure of international tax rules (Tax Justice Network) https://taxjustice.net/press/eus-apple-victory-highlights-the-failure-of-international-tax-rules/ A response to the European court's bad Apple ruling, (Alex Cobham, Tax Justice Network) https://taxjustice.net/2020/07/15/a-response-to-the-european-courts-bad-apple-ruling/ Tax Haven Ireland, a book by Brian O'Boyle and Kieran Allen https://www.plutobooks.com/9780745345314/tax-haven-ireland/ Previous Taxcast episode featuring Brian O'Boyle and Kieran Allen talking about their book Tax Haven Ireland. https://podcasts.taxjustice.net/episode/116-tax-haven-ireland/ Budget Analysis by Social Justice Ireland (they have also written about managing the windfall gains) https://www.socialjustice.ie/system/files/file-uploads/2024-10/Budget%202025%20Analysis%20and%20Critique%20%281%29.pdf People Before Profit calls for Apple taxes to fund State construction firm, RTE https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2024/1104/1479063-pbp-state-construction/ Our podcast website with all our podcasts: https://podcasts.taxjustice.net/   

Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday papers are Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent, The Irish Examiner; Brigid Laffan, Emeritus Professor at the European University Institute, Peter Brown, Managing Director of Baggot Investment Partners, Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst, Social Justice Ireland.

Joining Anton to discuss the week's biggest news stories is our newspaper panel of Barbara Scully, Author and Broadcaster, Michelle Murphy, Social Justice Ireland and Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times. Also giving his view on Trump's Tariffs is Edgar Morgenroth, Professor of Economics at DCU.

On the 31st January 2024, Social Justice Ireland hosted The Social Justice Movement–A Fifty Year View conference to mark the retirement of Dr Seán Healy and Sr Brigid Reynolds of Social Justice Ireland and to celebrate their more than fifty years of public service in Ireland and Africa. The Opening Address was given by President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins.  More on that event can be found 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. 

Padraig O'Sullivan, Fianna Fail TD for Cork North Central; Máire Devine, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South-Central; Susanne Rogers, Policy Analyst with Social Justice Ireland; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner

Padraig O'Sullivan, Fianna Fail TD for Cork North Central; Máire Devine, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South-Central; Susanne Rogers, Policy Analyst with Social Justice Ireland; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner

Padraig O'Sullivan, Fianna Fail TD for Cork North Central; Máire Devine, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South-Central; Susanne Rogers, Policy Analyst with Social Justice Ireland; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner

Padraig O'Sullivan, Fianna Fail TD for Cork North Central; Máire Devine, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South-Central; Susanne Rogers, Policy Analyst with Social Justice Ireland; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner

Over the past year, 6,000 cases of suspected welfare fraud was recorded with more than €14 million in public money recovered. We discuss this further with James Geoghan, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South and also Susanne Rodgers, Research and Policy Analyst at Social Justice Ireland.

Today on the show - We talked with our U105 colleague Peter McVerry as the Omagh inquiry wrapped up for it's 1st phase about how the process is progressing, Social Justice Ireland talked to Alan about our ranking with UN Sustainable Development Goals and Cllr Paddy Meade told us about ongoing broadband issues in Co Meath Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. 

Immigration to Ireland increased by 5% in the year to April 2024 but is still lower than the peack of 2007, according to the European Migration Network. In his latest newspaper column David McWilliams says we should limit immigration to some extent, he joins Cormac along with Suzanne Rodgers, Social Justice Ireland.

Joining Brendan to discuss the stories of the week were Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times, Brenda Power, Columnist with the Irish Daily Mail and Sunday Times, Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at University of Galway and Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst, Social Justice Ireland.

Michelle Murphy, Social Justice Ireland, David Murphy, RTÉ's Economics and Publics Affairs Correspondent and Dr. Brian Turner, Health Economist at UCC, on the new programme for government.

Joining Anton to go through the Sunday papers is Michelle Murphy, Research & Policy Analyst at Social Justice Ireland; Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal; and Lynn Boylan, Sinn Fein MEP for Dublin.

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.

Michelle Murphy, Research and Policy Analyst at Social Justice Ireland; Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire; Paul Lawless, Aontú TD for Mayo; Alice Mary Higgins, former Independent Senator; Hugh O'Connell, Political Editor for The Sunday Times

Today on the show - We discussed the Mercosur ruling with MEP Ciaran Mullooly and Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice, Social Justice Ireland spoke with us about rising poverty rates among older people in the EU and the DSCPA warned of a 20% increase in animal cruelty cases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 34th Dail has been filled. We're joined by Reporter Maura Fay. Cathy Bennet, Sinn Fein Candidate. Niamh Smyth, Fianna Fail Candidate. Paul Hosford with the Irish Examiner. Susanne Rogers, Social Justice Ireland. Kevin Cunningham-Founder of Ireland Thinks. Ciaran O'Connor, the Institute for Strategic Dialogue. Brian Sheehan, Women for Election.

Today on the show - Senator Tom Clonan on the implications of the US sending missiles to the Ukraine , Barnardos Ireland told us demand on their services increased by 25% in the past year and Social Justice Ireland spoke to us about the growing poverty gap in the country Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Please join us on patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic, Rory dissects Budget 2025 with Michael Taft, economist , and Susanne Rogers of Social Justice Ireland and they find more tokenism than transformation, We discuss how the Budget was actually regressive - those on higher incomes gained more - it failed to take transformative action on housing, health or child poverty. Michael points to a broad public retrofitting scheme as one measure that would have used the billions for transformation. Rory is also joined by Mike Allen of Focus Ireland who highlights how shockingly there was not one mention of homelessness in the Budget, and no increase in funding for preventing homelessness. We also discuss the socially divisive narrative spread by the Taoiseach and others that are trying to deflect attention away from Government policy failure and blame immigrants and others vulnerable for homelessness. We always enjoy your feedback, and please share the podcast around. Thank you for listening. (Editors note: Don't miss Michael Taft singing) Rory's Dublin Marathon for Dignity for Palestine:https://www.patreon.com/posts/112598735

Donald Trump is arguably the most famous person - and most polarising political figure - on the planet. Few people know him more personally, or understand his upbringing better than his nephew, Fred Trump III. Fred was kind enough to chat with me about his bestselling book, All In The Family, an intimate look at the Trump clan, and his own evolution of opinions towards his uncle. While having a president in the family is not something most can relate to, the topics explored in the book are understood and experienced across the globe - from addiction to inheritance and family fallouts. In a way, so much of the family's dynamic can be understood while learning about William, Fred's youngest son - who is non-verbal and in need of around the clock care. As you'll hear throughout our conversation, Fred always grappled with the fact he didn't vote for his uncle in either election - and doesn't plan on doing so this year either - but he attended the inauguration, feeling it could provide a platform for his advocacy work for others like William. He has asked me to share two links for Irish organisations that advocate for intellectual disability rights in Ireland - where most of my listeners are. According to Social Justice Ireland, the 2022 census showed 13.5% of the population - more than 600,000 people - are living with a disability. The first link is for Inclusion Ireland, and the second is for Advocacy.ie. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The government is expected to announce a package of measures worth almost 2 billion euros in tomorrow's Budget aimed at addressing cost of living increases. To discuss Michael Magner President of the Irish Hotels Federation, Susanne Rogers, Research & Policy Analyst, Social Justice Ireland and Sean Moynihan, CEO of Alone.

Tony Foley, Senior Lecturer in Economics at DCU;Susanne Rogers, Policy Analyst with Social Justice Ireland; Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance; Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times

We hear from Michelle Murphy, Research & Policy Analyst at Social Justice Ireland.

Ciara was joined by Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst at Social Justice Ireland, to discuss calls from the Parliamentary Budget Office for the government to consider broadening the tax base.

Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday papers this week are; Pat Leahy, Political Editor, Irish Times, Aisling Meehan, Agricultural Solicitor, Graham Finlay, Lecturer, School of Politics and International Relations UCD and Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst for Social Justice Ireland

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Fintan Warfield, Sinn Féin Senator; Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst for Social Justice Ireland; Hugh O'Connell, Political Editor with The Sunday Times

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Fintan Warfield, Sinn Féin Senator; Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst for Social Justice Ireland; Hugh O'Connell, Political Editor with The Sunday Times

Seán Whelan, Washington Correspondent; Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Fintan Warfield, Sinn Féin Senator; Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst for Social Justice Ireland; Hugh O'Connell, Political Editor with The Sunday Times

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Fintan Warfield, Sinn Féin Senator; Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst for Social Justice Ireland; Hugh O'Connell, Political Editor with The Sunday Times

Workers that earn between 30,000 to 40,000 euro per Annum experience little of the budget gains each year and this is widening an income division in Ireland. That's according to Social Justice Ireland, and we spoke to research and policy analyst Michelle Murphy.

Eoin McGee, financial planner and author of 'How to make your money work' and Michelle Murphy, research and policy analyst with Social Justice Ireland.

Child benefit payments will be extended to include 18-year-olds who are still in full-time education from May 1st. Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys will bring the proposals to Cabinet this morning. Do all 18-year-olds need child benefit? Andrea was joined by Suzanne Rogers, Research and policy analyst with Social Justice Ireland and others to discuss...

Fiona O'Loughlin, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst for Social Justice Ireland; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail

Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst for Social Justice Ireland, and Adrian Cummins, Chief Executive with The Restaurants Association of Ireland, joined The Last Word to discuss Ireland's 12% increase in minimum wage, and the possible affect it will have on businesses.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst with Social Justice Ireland

Colette Bennett, Economic and Social Analyst with Social Justice Ireland, discusses the potential impact of Budget 2024 on lower income households.

Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor, The Irish Examiner / Alison O'Connor, Sunday Times Columnist / Eoin McGee, Personal Finance Expert / Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst, Social Justice Ireland

Jack Chambers, Minister of State at the Department of Transport & Fianna Fail TD for Dublin West, Ivana Bacik, Labour Party Leader and TD for Dublin Bay South, Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent, Irish Daily Mail and Michelle Murphy, Research & Policy Analyst, Social Justice Ireland.