Category: Press ReleaseIn this, the European Year for combating Poverty and Social exclusion, the EU needs to learn from its mistakes and adapt policies to serve society not just economics.
Press Release
Closure of CDPs Will Seriously and Permanently Undermine Local Efforts to Tackle Poverty
December 2009Responding on the decision to abolish nearly 30 Community Development projects across the county, Anna Visser Director of the European Anti-Poverty Network Ireland said that the move “will seriously and permanently undermine local efforts to tackle poverty and raises serious questions about the Government’s commitment to facilitating active participation in European Affairs at local and community level”.
Reduction in Poverty Welcome, but EAPN Ireland Warns of Challenges for 2010
November 2009EAPN Ireland welcomed the 2.1% fall in the at risk of poverty rate but warned of significant challenges ahead for 2010.
EAPN Ireland Welcomes Social Inclusion Forum
November 2009Speaking in advance of the Social Inclusion Forum on Wednesday 4th November, Anna Visser Director of the European Anti-Poverty Network Ireland, welcomed the Government efforts to actively seek out the views of people experiencing poverty and social exclusion in the context of economic and social policy making.
Millions of Irish People Will Struggle to Pay Bills as Recession Deepens
October 2009Nearly half of the population would struggle to pay an unexpected bill of €1,000 in the next twelve months, according to a new Eurobarometer study.
National Strategy to Create and Protect Jobs Urgently Needed says Employment Working Group
September 2009There is an urgent need for the Government to identify and support sectors that have the potential for job creation and growth, according to a specialist Employment Working Group, coordinated by the European Anti-Poverty Network Ireland (EAPN). A position paper from the Working Group, entitled ‘Tackling the Economic and Social Crisis’ makes a series of [...]
New Report Challenges Myths and Misinformation on Social Protection Spending in Ireland
September 2009Contrary to Government statements in recent months, Ireland’s social welfare system is not overly generous when compared to other EU 15 member states, according to research compiled by the European Anti-Poverty Network Ireland.
