We need to spend more money on public services and we need to reform in a serious way the manner in which they are being delivered, writes Jim Power.

Housing and public services must be fixed first, writes Jim Power.

Minister Finian McGrath says spending on public services can not be cut to pay for wage demands.

Barnardos worked with over 13,000 children and families affected by poverty last year.

Public services have ground to a halt in Greece as workers start a three-day general strike in protest at new bailout austerity measures they say will further decimate incomes.

The Dáil has approved €1.4bn in extra spending for public services for 2015.