Social Security on the Island of Ireland: Current Challenges and Future Opportunities
With the kind sponsorship and support of an Social Policy Association Opportunity Grant and Ulster University, the All-Island Social Security Network invites you to its inaugural public launch event on ‘Social Security on the Island of Ireland: Current Challenges and Future Opportunities‘ on the Belfast campus of Ulster University on the 6 December 2023 from 10.30am – 3pm.
The All-Island Social Security Network was set up in May 2023 to bring “together researchers to imagine a new future for social security on the island of Ireland.” We bring together researchers from academia and civil society to examine, understand, map-out, explore, disseminate, consider, share and promote knowledge and understanding about the social security system in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
The programme for the day will include:
Tea, Coffee and Networking: 10.30am – 11.00am
PANEL 1 (Convened by Prof Madeleine Leonard, Queens University, Belfast):
Introduction to AISSN – Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick (Ulster University) and Dr Charles O’Sullivan (Maynooth University)
The Current State of Social Security: Helen Barnard (Director of Policy, Research and Impact, Trussell Trust) and Helen Johnston (Senior Policy Analyst, National Economic and Social Council)
Lunch: 12.30 – 1.30pm
PANEL 2 (Convened by Dr Fiona Dukelow, University College, Cork):
Imagining a new Welfare State – Prof Mary Murphy (Maynooth University)
The Future of Social Security System: Tommy O’Reilly (Former Deputy Permanent Secretary, Department for Communities) and Colm O’Reardon (Former Secretary of the Irish Commission on Taxation and Welfare)
Tickets are available via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-security-on-the-island-of-ireland-tickets-730297638897 and encourage those who are interested in attending to book their place early as spaces are limited.
We hope to see you there for a lively and constructive discussion.
All-Island Social Security Network 