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Public Consultation on Potential New Working Age and Targeted Child Payments

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

By Basic Income Ireland, 4 months11 June 2026 ago

Commentary

Fastway collapse shows we need Basic Income for all

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

By Basic Income Ireland, 11 months21 November 2025 ago