Briefing on 2025 Income and Poverty Data

In March 2026 the Central Statistics Office published the Survey on Income and Living Conditions (SILC) for 2025 (SILC). This Survey provides us with important information on income, poverty, and inequality in Ireland and the groups most impacted.

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‘The Spirit Level’ Conversation Video

On October 16th as part of the UN Day for the Eradication of Poverty, with support from the Department of Social Protection, we were honoured to host a conversation with Richard Wilkinson & Kate Pickett, authors of The Spirit Level on why reducing inequality has to be the key task if we want a just … Continue reading “‘The Spirit Level’ Conversation Video”

Better Europe Alliance Submission to European Semester

Better Europe Alliance Input to European Semester process 2025 1. Introduction to the Better Europe Alliance The Better Europe Alliance of eleven Irish Civil Society Organisations for a Social and Sustainable Europe involves a range of social and equality NGOs, the Environmental Pillar and the SIPTU trade union. The overall objective of the Alliance is … Continue reading “Better Europe Alliance Submission to European Semester”

ELIMINATING POVERTY – CAN WE AFFORD NOT TO?

As the Irish Government deliberates on the successor to the Roadmap for Social Inclusion, and the EU prepares for the first European Anti-Poverty Strategy next year, EAPN Ireland launches our annual Poverty Watch, this year focusing on Anti-Poverty Strategies. We examine what has worked, and what needs to be done better.   Speaking at the … Continue reading “ELIMINATING POVERTY – CAN WE AFFORD NOT TO?”

Tinkering at the Edges Will Not Cut It!

The European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) Ireland has categorised Budget 2026 as ‘another wasted opportunity to implement a redistributive budget that reduces inequality’, stating that ‘tinkering at the edges will not cut it, when it comes to poverty eradication and public service delivery. Speaking after the Ministers’ presentation of the budget, EAPN Ireland’s Policy & Communication … Continue reading “Tinkering at the Edges Will Not Cut It!”

EAPN Ireland is recruiting a Director

The European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) Ireland is recruiting a Director – Part time (2.5 days per week) with the possibility of additional hours. The successful candidate will lead the organisation in realising its mission of putting the eradication of poverty at the top of the Irish and European policy agenda and empowering groups working to … Continue reading “EAPN Ireland is recruiting a Director”

UNIQUE MEETING WITH AUTHORS OF THE SPIRIT LEVEL

EAPN Ireland is hosting this unique opportunity to hear from the authors of the international bestseller ‘ The Spirit Level -Why Equality is Better for Everyone’ in the New Theatre on Thursday October 16th at 7pm. This ground breaking book is a comprehensive analysis linking the negative effects of inequality to much of society’s problems … Continue reading “UNIQUE MEETING WITH AUTHORS OF THE SPIRIT LEVEL”

Pre-Budget Submission Budget 2026

Budget 2026 is an opportunity to champion the eradication of consistent poverty. This is a goal that has been aspired to since the foundation of the state. We are a much wealthier country now and the only thing that stands in the way is the lack of political will to address it. Nelson Mandela once … Continue reading “Pre-Budget Submission Budget 2026”