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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BudgetEuropean Local Government Report 2025
Local governments across Europe play a central role in delivering public services, implementing policies, and supporting economic and social development. The European Local Government Report 2025 highlights that municipalities are increasingly operating under significant financial and structural pressure, raising concerns about their long-term sustainability and effectiveness. The report provides a comparative analysis of local government systems across EU countries, focusing on fiscal autonomy, expenditure responsibilities, and governance frameworks. It ultimately argues that while local authorities remain vital to Europe’s functioning, they face persistent imbalances that require systemic reform.
Europe’s…
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
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-…
Thought for the day
Spring
Lord in this splendid season
When all the things that grow extend their arms
And show the world your love.
Shall the free wills of men alone
Bide in their January ice
And keep the stubborn winter of their fruitlessness?
Why are we afraid of love?
Why should we, who are far greater than the grain
Fear to fall in the ground and die?”
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Renting on the Island of Ireland with Stephen Morrison, Housing Rights and Gareth Redmond, Threshold
Blanket solutions to increasing energy costs are not going to protect those most impacted by rising prices
Measuring Progress 2026 – Environment Index
The Environment Index combines seven 7 SDGs: clean water and sanitation (SDG 6), affordable and clean energy (SDG 7), sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11), responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), climate action (SDG 13), life below water (SDG 14) and life on land (SDG 15). The analysis sees Ireland…
Measuring Progress 2026 - Society Index
The Society Index is computed by combining 8 SDGs to capture the theme of social inclusion. The 8 SDGs that are included in the society index are: no poverty (SDG 1), zero hunger (SDG 2), good health and wellbeing (SDG 3), quality education (SDG 4), gender equality (SDG 5), reduced inequality (SDG 10), peace…
Older Workers in Ireland’s Labour Market
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Ciáran Nugent on Labour market outcomes of third level graduates in high-income EU members
Rising poverty rates shows the need to urgently address income adequacy
