About

Basic Income Ireland is a campaign group and network of people working towards one simple mission: make universal basic income a reality in Ireland.

We are the Irish national affiliate of the Basic Income Earth Network.

Members of Basic Income Ireland are all volunteers and come from a variety of backgrounds: community development, activism, technology, academia, politics, religion, farming, care work, creative and artistic work, teaching, hospitality, administration, learning, research, healthcare, engineering, trades unions, and supporting voluntary groups and NGOs. Most members have full or part-time time jobs, others are retirees, self-employed, running small businesses or working without pay. 

If you think you might belong as part of this progressive coalition, join us today!

We hold monthly network meetings, talks, workshops, debates, and film screenings. See our events page for more details.

We also actively engage with policymakers, trade unions, think tanks, and various other groups across civil society. If you wish to have one of our members come to meet with your team or organisation, or for media enquiries, email us today: hello@basicincome.ie

Basic Income Ireland is:

• non-sectarian and independent of political parties
• committed to non-violence and to truthful communication both internally and externally
• committed to participatory, democratic and dialogical processes, reaching decisions through deliberation and consensus procedures wherever possible
• an egalitarian and safe public space for asking questions, deliberating ideas and suggestions about basic income, discussing differences and trying out ideas with others in a respectful and caring fashion.

Steering Group

For more information see the Constitution of Basic Income Ireland, or read more about the history of the organisation.