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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
Put common good at the heart of public policy to deliver a Just Transition
Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges we face; how we adapt and mitigate and manage this transition now will in large part determine the type of world in which future generations will live. A Just Transition is essential to managing the social, environmental and economic transformation that climate change will bring. When designing and implementing just transition policies, we should not only be working towards meeting our climate obligations, but simultaneously improving living standards, building a thriving and sustainable economy and addressing existing inequalities. Policies for the common good are at the core of any just transition.
Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges we face; how we…
Government must close income gaps in the Budget and increase minimum social welfare rates by €25
Assessing the Adequacy of Ireland’s Total Tax-Take
GIVING A VOICE TO THOSE WHO DON’T HAVE A VOICE
When you support Social Justice Ireland, you are tackling the causes of problems.
Budget 2025 should close income gaps and build resilient public services
Wind and solar power key to electricity sector targets
Industry and Waste sectors falling short of climate targets
The Climate Change Advisory Council ‘2024 Annual Review: Industry and Waste’ finds that volume of waste being produced in Ireland remains too high, and the rates of reuse and recycling are…
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“Truth is not only violated by falsehood; it may be equally outraged by silence.”
Ireland on course to miss 2030 targets by a substantial shortfall
Corporation Taxes in Ireland
Meaghan Carmody - Using the SDGs to solve the just transition Rubik’s Cube
Our 2023 Annual Social Policy Conference was on the theme of 'A Just Transition'. The fundamental principle of a Just Transition is to leave no people, communities, economic sectors or regions…
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…
Basic Income for Artists
Addressing Ireland’s Housing Crisis: Urgent Policy Reforms Needed
Social Infrastructure must keep pace with population growth
Temporary Budget measures concentrated in low income households