Publications

Submission to UN CESCR Fourth Review of Ireland

In advance of the Fourth Periodic Review of Ireland by the UN Committee on Economic Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)on the 15-16 February the Community Platform launched its Submission to CESCR. The Submission draws on the collective expertise of the Platform members and provides key insights into what must change in order to improve the … Continue reading Submission to UN CESCR Fourth Review of Ireland →

Four Tests for Budget 2024

In advance of Budget 2024 the Community Platform has published its annual Four Tests for Budget 2024. Budget 2024 needs to urgently address the cumulative impact of the very high cost of living crisis on people, while also addressing ongoing structural weaknesses that create the conditions that enable inequality and poverty to become ingrained and … Continue reading Four Tests for Budget 2024 →

Towards A Progressive Model of Collaborative Governance – A Community Platform Discussion Paper

Towards A Progressive Model of Collaborative Governance: A Community Platform Discussion Paper proposes a new model for strengthening how those most impacted and all sectors can work together more effectively to address a number of major long-term challenges our society faces such as housing, care, poverty and the climate transition. The failure of successive Governments … Continue reading Towards A Progressive Model of Collaborative Governance – A Community Platform Discussion Paper →

Four Tests for Budget 2023

In advance of Budget 2023 the Community Platform has published its annual Four Tests for Budget 2023. While Budget 2023 needs to urgently respond to the cost-of-living crisis, it must also address ongoing structural weaknesses that create the conditions that enable inequality and poverty to become ingrained and grow in our society . The Four … Continue reading Four Tests for Budget 2023 →