Social Justice Matters is a podcast from Social Justice Ireland. We are an independent justice advocacy think tank that advances the lives of people and communities through providing independent social analysis and effective policy development to create a sustainable future for every member of society and for societies as a whole.
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Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Ireland is often thought of the land of saints and scholars, and our highly-skilled workforce is one of the main attractions for investors looking to relocate here. However, the literacy divide is a large one. One in six Irish adults have difficulties reading and one in four have difficulties with basic maths.
To mark International Literacy Day on the 8th September, Colette Bennett chats with Helen Ryan, Policy Officer with NALA - the National Adult Literacy Agency - on trends, impacts and policy goals.