In a letter to the editor of the Irish Times (15 July 2026), BII Joint Coordinator Bobby Lambert argues that an Unconditional and Universal Basic Income would be better than a ‘second child benefit payment’. Sir, – Fintan O’Toole calls for the Government to address the issue of child poverty Read more
The Department of Social Protection launched a Public Consultation on Potential New Working Age and Targeted Child Payments in May 2026. This is the text of Basic Income Ireland’s submission. 1. Introduction This submission is on behalf of Basic Income Ireland, an Irish advocacy group. Basic Income Ireland endorses the Read more
In a letter to the editor of the Irish Times (21 April 2026), BII Joint Coordinator Bobby Lambert argues that a Universal Basic Income would be good for vegetable growers. Sir, – In his article on food security, Mick Kelly calls for a universal basic income for vegetable growers. We Read more
In a letter to the editor of the Irish Times (20 April 2026), BII Steering Group member Dave Quinn argues the case for a Universal Basic Income. Sir, – I refer to a recent article about scrutiny in the system of payments to artists (“Fairness of basic income for arts Read more
Summary of Annual Report – 2025 Basic Income Ireland continued its work in 2025, held several events and made a number of useful interventions in public discussions. Here are some of the highlights of the year. Steering Group (SG) The SG in 2025 comprised Alan McCarthy, Bobby Lambert, Colette Finn, Read more
In a letter to the editor of the Irish Times (13 February 2026), BII Steering Group member Eileen Boyle argues that a Basic Income for All would be less divisive than Basic Income for the Arts and other sectoral workers. Sir, – As a founding member of Basic Income Ireland Read more
Brigid Reynolds, who died on 2 January 2026, was one of the longest-standing and most prominent advocates of basic income in Ireland. She worked closely with Seán Healy, her life-long friend and ally, for over forty years, first as the founders and directors of the Justice Commission of the Conference Read more
Press Release 9 November 2025 The collapse of Fastway and its entry into receivership once again points out the shortcomings of our welfare payments system. The insolvency process requires that there be a 30 day statutory consultation period. This renders people as technically employed but not in receipt of their Read more
In a letter to the editor of the Irish Times (2 October 2025), BII Joint Coordinator John Baker endorses Basic Income for the Arts as a step towards Universal Basic Income. Sir, – Earlier this year, your editorial called for the retention and extension of Basic Income for the Arts Read more
A Guaranteed Income for Everyone: Why it matters and how it can be achieved now Monday, 15 September 5:30 – 7 pm Trinity in the Community: Unit 18, Macken St, Dublin 2. (50 m South of the junction of Pearse Street and Macken Street https://rb.gy/vp80c4) Universal Basic Income is the Read more