EAPN Ireland is a network of groups and individuals working against poverty and is the Irish national network of the European Anti Poverty Network. We aim to put the fight against poverty at the top of the EU, national and local agenda. Read More
- Press release: CSO figures published today show that 1.2 million people now experience deprivation, twice the pre-recession figure.
- Six steps to a more equal and inclusive Ireland
- EAPN Ireland press release on new CSO Poverty Figures
- EAPN Ireland calls for a budget to protect the poor and build a more inclusive society
- Anti-Poverty group meets with Trioka to highlight that the Government needs to make choices other than those which are leading to an increase in poverty
- Time to focus on adequate income, services and quality work
- Press Release 1 May 2012: Government acknowledges rise in numbers in poverty are linked to recent policies and lowers future targets to reduce poverty
- Anti Poverty and Equality Groups welcome Oireachtas Committee all-party report on Single Working Age Payment
- EAPN Press Release on Survey of Income and Living Conditions 2010
- Government needs to act immediately to protect the most vulnerable or it will condemn people to live in poverty for decades
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PRESS RELEASE 19 April 2014 CSO figures published today show that 1.2 million people now experience deprivation, twice the pre-recession figure. “Nice words about ‘protecting the most vulnerable’ are not enough. We need a concerted plan to address poverty as part of our plan for recovery.” Today’s figures (for 2012) show: Well over a quarter [...]
...full storyMaking the Social Inclusion Forum Relevant – the ‘implementation gap’
EAPN Ireland and the CWC carried out 10 meetings with over 200 participants across Ireland in preparation for the 2014 Social Inclusion Forum. The discussion at these meetings highlighted the frustration and anger at the policy choices which have resulted in increased poverty and social exclusion and eroded the voice of communities. The short report, which was presented at the social Inclusion Forum, is available here.
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Date for your diary – register early!
Regional Meetings, 29 April-2 May 2014
Putting Poverty at the top of the agenda for the European Parliament Elections, 23 May
Learn about the Parliament and the issues and meet the candidates
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