An Ipsos/Mrbi poll in April recorded 23% satisfaction with the Coalition Government and 73% dissatisfaction. The level of dissatisfaction is up 16% from October 2011. Nothing changes however as the current government races to the levels of unpopularity enjoyed by its predecessor. Welcome to democracy Irish style! By Niall Crowley (video below).

The Budget failed to deliver on any of the Government's promises about fairness, job creation, and protecting the vulnerable. By Niall Crowley.

The budget was supposed to be all about protecting the vulnerable, being fair and creating jobs. Enda Kenny said it. Brendan Howlin said it. Michael Noonan said it. None of them delivered on it.

Claiming our Future is organising a national discussion on steps to reduce income inequality. The event will take place in NUI Galway on May 28th (the schedule is below). Registration is now open on the Claiming Our Future website.

The community sector is a key part of our equality infrastructure but is facing many battles. By Niall Crowley.

The community sector is an infrastructure that also encompasses equality legislation, statutory equality bodies, national strategy plans, and equality mainstreaming. This is the infrastructure that drives forward the search for a more equal society. The closures, cutbacks and loss of independence that have been visited on the community sector can only reflect a Government that believes equality is not important.

The Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI) recently launched a report that critiques Ireland’s political leadership on migration, and its commitment to equality in the current recession.