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The National Women’s Council says inadequate State investment in childcare has led to an unsustainable system in crisis.

Opinion: Low ambition and poor policy keeping people with disabilities out of workplace Joan O’Donnell writes that it’s time to ditch failing strategies and embrace an inclusive future of work. By Joan O’Donnell Saturday 8 May 2021, 8:01 PM 2 hours ago 3,132 Views 6 Comments Joan O’Donnell COVID-19 HAS COMPOUNDED the difficulties workers with disabilities fac...

we are posing the question this month ‘What is the future of work after Covid-19?’. Siptu economist Michael Taft makes the case that this is a good time to reconsider how workers are treated.  The pandemic has highlighted a growing understanding of the world of work. Clearly, there is a greater appreciation of the work performed by people in sectors such as health, retail, waste, transport and the gig economy. Work that was unseen or unrecognised prior to the pandemic has now come into full view. However, it is vital that we don’t merely react to new or emerging trends on an ad hoc bas...

Poor interpreting having impact on patients, victims of crime and those seeking asylum Mary Phelan writes that lack of accredited training and poor service are having huge consequences and must be addressed by the State. By Mary Phelan Saturday 24 Apr 2021, 7:01 PM 2 hours ago 3,413 Views 0 Comments Mary Phelan Centre for T...

'Between vaccines and restrictions, we need to look at how pregnant people are being treated' This country has a long history of treating pregnant women and girls appallingly; the pandemic should not be an excuse to continue to do the same, writes Seána Glennon. By Seána Glennon Friday 5 Mar 2021, 6:00 PM Mar 5th 2021, 6:00 PM 28,697 Views 38 Comments Seána Glennon ...