Ireland Makes a Program Offering Basic Income for Artists Permanent

Ireland Makes a Program Offering Basic Income for Artists Permanent(smithsonianmag.com)

3 points by tareqak 133 days ago | 4 comments

xvxvx 133 days ago |

There are approx. 17,000 homeless people in Ireland, currently. The highest on record.

At €325 per week for rent, Ireland could house all 2,525 currently homeless families recorded in emergency accommodation, with some budget left over even after accounting for single adults.

So, either subsidize 2000 artists or house 2525 homeless families. Where are the priorities?

okokwhatever 133 days ago | |

But artists can help the government with favorable opinions, something homeless people cannot.

igleria 133 days ago | |

one solution needs houses (key problem in the republic). The other does not.

theLegionWithin 132 days ago | |

buskers are louder than families, so....