This just goes to show how little it means to consistently rank high in GDP and quality of life rankings when there’s such a steep divide between classes in Ireland.
As James Connolly once said, “Governments in capitalist society are but committees of the rich to manage the affairs of the capitalist class.”
Also, fair play to the Capuchin Day Centre, Brother Kevin Crowley has dedicated his life to providing support for the most vulnerable in Ireland.
The fact we’re such a wealthy country and have thousands of people queueing to get fed for Christmas is absolutely shocking.
“The economy has never been stronger”
*They all clapped…*
EDIT: We’re being gaslit by people who cheer on homelessness so long as the economy grows, being gaslit by people who think this is success. When does society say it’s enough?
Reading this article makes me feel so sad. I never thought our country would end up like this. Im so tired of this government. Their constant excuses. Their constant blaming everyone else. Their constant PR campaigns. Their constant inability to provide even the basics for their citizens.
It’s Christmas week. And I’m thinking of all the people out there tonight, who are worried and scared about what the future holds. And I’m so tired of feeling helpless about it all. I really want to believe that 2023 will be a better year. 💚
Fairplay to the Capuchins but this is really, really bad.
It looks worse than it is. It’s basically turn up and get a free €50.
I’m sure some of them need it, but I’m also sure a lot of them could live without it.
This is another argument in favour of UBI. There wouldn’t be so many seeking assistance if welfare payments were enough to meet their basic needs.
We quickly responded to the pandemic with benefits and supports, we should do the same for these vulnerable cohorts right away.
But have you seen the GDP/capita statistics?
Ireland is getting very fur coat no knickers lately isn’t it
I remember in the late 80s my parents having to go to the local community centre to get food parcels. Sad to see it’s like that again.
Unfortunately their not asylum seekers because then they’d be put up in a hotel with a nice bed and good meals.
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This just goes to show how little it means to consistently rank high in GDP and quality of life rankings when there’s such a steep divide between classes in Ireland.
As James Connolly once said, “Governments in capitalist society are but committees of the rich to manage the affairs of the capitalist class.”
Also, fair play to the Capuchin Day Centre, Brother Kevin Crowley has dedicated his life to providing support for the most vulnerable in Ireland.
The fact we’re such a wealthy country and have thousands of people queueing to get fed for Christmas is absolutely shocking.
“The economy has never been stronger”
*They all clapped…*
EDIT: We’re being gaslit by people who cheer on homelessness so long as the economy grows, being gaslit by people who think this is success. When does society say it’s enough?
Reading this article makes me feel so sad. I never thought our country would end up like this. Im so tired of this government. Their constant excuses. Their constant blaming everyone else. Their constant PR campaigns. Their constant inability to provide even the basics for their citizens.
It’s Christmas week. And I’m thinking of all the people out there tonight, who are worried and scared about what the future holds. And I’m so tired of feeling helpless about it all. I really want to believe that 2023 will be a better year. 💚
Fairplay to the Capuchins but this is really, really bad.
It looks worse than it is. It’s basically turn up and get a free €50.
I’m sure some of them need it, but I’m also sure a lot of them could live without it.
This is another argument in favour of UBI. There wouldn’t be so many seeking assistance if welfare payments were enough to meet their basic needs.
We quickly responded to the pandemic with benefits and supports, we should do the same for these vulnerable cohorts right away.
But have you seen the GDP/capita statistics?
Ireland is getting very fur coat no knickers lately isn’t it
I remember in the late 80s my parents having to go to the local community centre to get food parcels. Sad to see it’s like that again.
Unfortunately their not asylum seekers because then they’d be put up in a hotel with a nice bed and good meals.