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We are actively involved and engaged in the following organisations, networks and boards:

Michelle Norris (Head of School) at a NESC Panel:
From left: Rory O’Donnell (NESC Director), Michelle Norris (UCD), Bairbre Nic Aongusa (Assistant Secretary for Housing, Dept. of Environment), Stefan Gerlach (‎Deputy Governor, (opens in a new window)Central Bank)

National Economic & Social Council

 established in 1973 and advises the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) on strategic policy issues relating to sustainable economic, social and environmental development in Ireland. Head of School, Professor Michelle Norris, is an independent council member.

Participation and the Practice of Rights (PPR)

 PPR puts the power of human rights at the service of those who need it most. They support marginalised people to assert their rights in practical ways and make real social and economic change in their communities. Judy Walsh is a board member.

Healthy Food for All

 Healthy Food for All (HFfA) is an all-Ireland multi-agency initiative which combats food poverty by promoting access, availability and affordability of healthy food for low-income groups. HFfA’s main activities are supporting local food initiatives in schools and communities, promoting good practice and shared learning and providing policy advice and research.
- Judy Walsh, board member

Irish Association of Social Workers

 - Muireann NiRaghallaigh: Co-founder and media spokesperson; Special Interest Group on Migration
- Hilda Loughran: Board Member
- Sarah Donnelly: Chair of Special Interest Group for Practitioner research and council member

Irish Refugee Council

 The Irish Refugee Council believes, in accordance with the 1951 Convention relating to the status of refugees, that every person has the right to claim asylum and to have their application considered in a fair and transparent manner.
-Muireann NiRaghallaigh is Vice-Chair of the Board

International Network on Leave Policies & Research

 The international network on leave policies and research, consists of over 60 members, all of whom are experts on leave issues and who come from 43 countries across the world. Michael Rush is an Associate Representative for Ireland.

Ballymun Youth Action Project

 The Ballymun Youth Action Project (BYAP) is a community response to drug and alcohol misuse. As a response that has come from within the community of Ballymun, the project strives to reduce the negative impact of drug and alcohol use on the lives of individuals and families, and within the community.
-Hilda Loughran: Board Member

SAOL Project

 Saol is a community project focused on improving the lives of women affected by addiction and poverty.
-Hilda Loughran: Consultant

Attac Ireland

 Attac Ireland is the Irish chapter of Attac, an international network which resists neoliberal globalisation and which campaigns for a more just, equal and sustainable world. Attac is primarily concerned with challenging the increasing control which the ‘markets’, in particular the financial markets, have over the lives of ordinary citizens.
-Marie Moran, Chair

Women's History Association of Ireland

 The aim of the WHAI is to promote research into the history of women in Ireland, to bring together scholars in Irish women’s history, to recognise excellence in research and to promote public engagement with women’s history in an Irish context.
-Mary McAuliffe, Committee Member

National Archives Advisory Council

 The National Archives Advisory Council was established in January 1987 under Section 20 of the National Archives Act, 1986, to advise the Minister with responsibility for the National Archives – the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht – in the exercise of his powers under the Act and on all matters affecting archives and their use by the public. Members of the National Archives Advisory Council are appointed for a period of five years.
-Mary McAuliffe, member

Irish Association of Professional Historians (IAPH)

 A network of historians working in a variety of fields within academia, and in both the public and private sectors.
-Mary McAuliffe, Committee member and treasurer

Irish Feminist Network

 The IFN is a members-based organisation committed to promoting gender equality in Ireland. Co-ordinators currently oversee the IFN’s work in the broad areas of policy and research, outreach and events, and campaigns and advocacy.
-Mary McAuliffe

National Women's Council of Ireland

 The Council's mission is to lead and to be a catalyst for change in the achievement of equality between women and men. They articulate the views and experiences of our members and make sure their voices are heard wherever decisions are made which affect the lives of women.
-Mary McAuliffe

  • Marriage Equality (Judy Walsh, board member)
  • Working Group on Housing and Urban Sustainability, European Network for Housing Researchers (Nessa Winston, co-ordinator)
  • Joint World Conference on Social Work Education and Social Development (Hilda Loughran: Member of Organising Committee and Scientific Programme)
  • Stanhope Alcohol Treatment Centre (Hilda Loughran: Consultant)
  • HSE Health and Social Care Professionals Research Subgroup (Sarah Donnelly, National Social Work representative).

In the past we have worked for, advised and collaborated with various organisations. We often keep close links to these organisations for future research projects and policy exchange.

Contact the UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice

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