The State We Are In, Inequality in Ireland 2024 - Report Launch

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On June 27th, TASC launched "The State We Are In, Inequality in Ireland 2024" in NUI Merrion Square.

The report tackles issues relating to income inequality, poverty and deprivation, the impact of inequality on families and children, educational inequality and the impact of recent interventions to support living standards and the risks around the withdrawal of these supports. The presentation highlighted how despite improving economic conditions, enforced deprivation is increasing.

The presentation was followed by an engaged discussion on the issues raised by the report including policy recommendations. The panel included Barra Roantree, Assistant Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin, Karen Kiernan, CEO of One Family, and David Duffy, Education and Research Officer at Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI).

This year's report has a special focus on families and education which was covered in this Irish Times piece.

Ireland Shows a Wave of Young Political Candidates: Why Other Nations Should Follow Suit

The blog written by Teagan Mayr explores the rise of young political candidates in Ireland, contrasting it with the aging political scene in the U.S. Despite the lacklustre performances of Trump and Biden, young voters in America feel disconnected and disillusioned.

Ireland, however, is seeing a surge of candidates aged 18-29, showing a path to greater youth representation in government. Teagan argues that as trust in U.S. politics declines, America should take a cue from Ireland and foster opportunities for young leaders.

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