215. SJI Seminars Ep 57: Matthew Donoghue on Enhancing Participation in Local Democracy? Opportunities and Challenges via Public Participation Networks

Our 2024 Annual Social Policy Conference was on the theme of ' Managing Change to Build a Just Society'. Ireland is going through several major transitions, each of which is only going to deepen with time. While much is changing, many of the problems facing our society are long-standing: inequality, poverty, and under-investment in our social infrastructure remain major challenges. Although the economy in Ireland has experienced record growth since the pandemic, infrastructure and services in areas such as housing, healthcare and public transport are far below the levels and standards that would be expected in a normally functioning society.

Matthew Donoghue is an Assistant Professor of Social Policy, in the School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice, University College Dublin. 

Matthew presented his paper at our 2024 Annual Social Policy Conference. 

All videos, papers and presentations for the 2024 Annual Social Policy conference are available for download HERE.