Social partnership agreement a ‘major breakthrough’

THE new national social partnership agreement marks a major breakthrough in social policy in Ireland, CORI Justice has declared.

In an analysis of the social aspects of the agreement, published today, CORI Justice says it is especially significant that the agreement’s ten-year framework recognises the complementary relationship between social policy and economic prosperity.

Also, the agreement’s life cycle approach provides a new framework for developing social policy. This is very welcome says CORI Justice as it ensures that all issues will be addressed in an integrated way.