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On June 20th in TSI039, on the North Campus of Maynooth University, the All-Island Social Security Network (AISSN) hosted a one day conference on social security/welfare on the island of Ireland. The event was free of charge, thanks to an Opportunity Grant from the Social Policy Association. We would also like to thank The Trussell TrustContinueContinue reading “2024 Conference Presentations”

The All-Island Social Security Network (AISSN) recently made a submission in response to the Green Paper on Disability Reform published by the Department of Social Protection. The AISSN notes and supports the public responses already issued by Irish disability organisations and stresses the importance of centring their lived experience of disability income supports and servicesContinueContinue reading “Disability Green Paper Response”

The AISSN is pleased to announce that Professor Ruth Patrick will be the keynote speaker at our first conference in June 2024 at Maynooth University. Ruth Patrick is Professor of Social Policy at the University of York where she leads a number of research programmes including Changing Realities and the Benefit Changes and Larger FamiliesContinueContinue reading “June Conference: Keynote Speaker Announced”

The All-Island Social Security Network (AISSN) is very pleased to hold its first conference on social security on the island of Ireland at Maynooth University on June 20th 2024 on the theme of developing connections and conversations. AISSN is a group of researchers, policy experts, practitioners, and representative groups from the North and South ofContinueContinue reading “Call for Presentations: AISNN June Conference”

The event was kindly supported by the Social Policy Association. The All-Island Social Security Network (AISSN) hosted its first event on 6 December 2023 at Ulster University. The full-day event brought together researchers and policy advisors from across the island who have a shared interest in the administration of social security. The recently formed AISSNContinueContinue reading “Social Security on the Island of Ireland: Challenges and Opportunities Event”

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’ onContinueContinue reading “AISSN Launch Event”