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Social Justice Ireland is an independent social justice think tank.
We provide independent social analysis and evidence-based policy proposals, with the aim of creating a sustainable future for every member of society and for societies as a whole. In all of this, we focus on human rights and the common good.
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Social Justice Ireland
Wind and solar power key to electricity sector targets
In 2023, emissions from the electricity sector fell by just over a fifth from 2022 to the lowest level since records began in 1990. This was driven by a considerable decline in the use of coal for electricity generation, coupled with a notable rise in imported electricity. Despite this progress, Ireland’s electricity sector needs to reduce emissions by 75 per cent by 2030 to stay within the agreed carbon budget. This is the largest reduction in sectoral emissions of all sectors.
In 2023, emissions from the electricity sector fell by just over a fifth from 2022 to the lowest level since records began in 1990. This was driven by a considerable decline in the use of coal for electricity generation, coupled with a notable rise…
Industry and Waste sectors falling short of climate targets
Ireland on course to miss 2030 targets by a substantial shortfall
GIVING A VOICE TO THOSE WHO DON’T HAVE A VOICE
When you support Social Justice Ireland, you are tackling the causes of problems.
Corporation Taxes in Ireland
Meaghan Carmody - Using the SDGs to solve the just transition Rubik’s Cube
Well-being - Survey on Income and Living Conditions (SILC) 2023
The well-being results from the Survey on Income and Living Conditions (SILC) 2023 have been published by the Central Statistics Office. The data covers overall life satisfaction, satisfaction…
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“We can believe what we choose. But we are answerable for what we choose to believe.”
Basic Income for Artists
Addressing Ireland’s Housing Crisis: Urgent Policy Reforms Needed
Social Infrastructure must keep pace with population growth
For its last Budget, Government should use windfall tax surpluses to ensure our social infrastructure keeps pace with population growth. To date Government has failed to use years of economic…
Temporary Budget measures concentrated in low income households
Temporary measures contained in Budget 2024 are more concentrated among welfare dependent households and those at work but on low incomes. However, temporary payments will not carry over to…
Locked Out of the Market - Just 38 properties available within HAP limits
Together for Children and Young People in Ireland
Joe O'Connor - The Four-Day Work Week: Learnings from Companies at the Forefront of Work-Time Reduction
Infrastructure planning and climate change
