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 society as a whole. In all of this, we focus on human rights and the common good.
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People and Participation
Sustainability
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Global South
BudgetTargeted package of measures to support people to move away from fossil fuels for energy, heat and transport is required
A targeted package of measures to support people to move away from fossil fuels for energy, heat and transport must be part of Government’s strategy to support households with energy affordability. Long-term planning on the type of energy infrastructure required and how we manage the transition to a society powered by renewables in the future is critical, as is an accurate assessment of the type of investment required both to create the infrastructure and to maintain it.
Energy efficient homes
Increased heat pump usage and retrofit output are essential to achieve energy efficient homes and housing stock powered by renewables. More than 50,000 homes will have to be retrofitted every year…
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Gillian Phelan, Central Bank of Ireland on the Digital Euro
Fashion Revolution Week 2026
European Local Government Report 2025
Ireland’s Earth Overshoot Day 2026: Living Beyond Our Means
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Prof. Charles M.A. Clark, St. John’s University on GDP, Wellbeing and Progress
Prof. Charles M.A. Clark, St. John’s University, New York presents his section on GDP, Wellbeing and Progress from our Annual Sustainable Progress Index 2026
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Thought for the day
“He has the right to criticise who has the heart to help”
World Happiness Report 2026
The Cash Transfer Experiment
Earth's climate increasingly out of balance
The Earth’s climate is more out of balance than at any time in observed history, as greenhouse gas concentrations drive continued warming of the atmosphere and ocean and melting of ice. The World Meteorological Organisation's State of the Global Climate report 2025 confirms that 2015-2025 are the hottest 11-…
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Renting on the Island of Ireland with Stephen Morrison, Housing Rights and Gareth Redmond, Threshold
Stephen Morrison, Policy Lead with Housing Rights and Gareth Redmond, Research and Policy Officer with Threshold chat with Susanne Rogers about their joint all-island study of the private rental sector Renting on the Island of Ireland: An All-Island Survey of Private Rented Sector Tenants
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Blanket solutions to increasing energy costs are not going to protect those most impacted by rising prices
Measuring Progress 2026 – Environment Index
Measuring Progress 2026 - Society Index
Older Workers in Ireland’s Labour Market
