Budget 2027 Analysis

We were joined by Susanne Rogers from Social Justice Ireland for this #SimonTalks episode to unpack the latest Budget announcements through a social inclusion and community development lens. In this discussion we explored the potential impacts, identified gaps, and discussed what is needed to build a more inclusive Ireland. --------- Contents --------- Introduction 00:00 Susanne Rogers 01:41 Budget 2027 01:58 Context of Budget 2027 03:45 Fiscal Context 07:24 Budgetary Stance 09:38 How Much is Enough? 10:29 Poverty in Ireland 11:52 Social Welfare 12:48 Not a Zero Sum Game 13:55 Impact of Budget Choices 14:51 Towards an Affordable and Secure Homes Strategy 16:13 Community and People 30:04 Preparing of the Ireland of 2045 31:25 Q&A 35:18