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transport
Inclusion
Whole of Government approach needed to tackle poverty and social exclusion
A zero-tolerance approach to child poverty, a travel allowance to replace the travel pass, and employment quotas for marginalised communities were some of the suggestions that emerged from yesterday’s Social Inclusion Forum in Dublin.
Inclusion (Editor’s Choice)
Volunteers prove towns such as Skerries need Community Cars
The North Dublin coastal town of Skerries might not be the first place that comes to mind when we think of areas in Ireland that have issues with transport. However, as Patricia Cassidy of Local Link points out, public transport is only accessible for those who can walk to the nearest bus stop or train station.
Recognising the need among Skerries’ older population for a safe, reliable and affordable door-to-door service, the town’s community car initiative was established in November 2019.
Inclusion
“Clare is not Alaska” – report highlights lack of access to services in rural Ireland
NATIONAL policy is making rural poverty worse, according to a recent study on poverty and social exclusion in Co Clare.
