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.
Socioeconomy
Income Distribution
Taxation
Work
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Education
Public Services
People and Participation
Sustainability
Rural Development
Global South
BudgetAn Alternative Wellbeing Framework for a Fairer Future
The Wellbeing Framework has become a valuable tool for guiding Ireland’s policy decisions. Each year, the Government of Ireland publishes a wellbeing report, Understanding Life in Ireland, to assess the quality of life across economic, social, and environmental domains. Our analysis in the previous article shows that the Government’s current approach treats the wellbeing framework as a high-level snapshot rather than a tool for identifying and understanding disparities. By leaving out equality and sustainability, the framework misses the issues that matter most for ensuring fair and lasting progress.
Social Justice Ireland’s alternative wellbeing framework aims to provide a comprehensive and…
A Limited Perspective: Gaps in the Government’s 2025 Wellbeing Framework
World Inequality Report 2026
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Dr. Naomi Feely on responses to Child Poverty
The True Scale of Social Housing Demand in Ireland
The Human Freedom Index 2025: A Global Picture of Liberty
The Human Freedom Index (HFI), co-published annually by Canada’s Fraser Institute and the U.S.-based Cato Institute, provides one of the most comprehensive comparative assessments of freedom in the world. In its 2025 edition, the index measures the extent of human freedom in 165 jurisdictions, using 87 indicators across…
Thought for the day
“With hope and virtue, let us brave once more the icy currents, and endure what storms may come. Let it be said by our children’s children that when we were tested we refused to let this journey end, that we did not turn back nor did we falter; and with eyes fixed on the horizon and God’s grace upon us, we carried forth that great gift of freedom and delivered it safely to future generations.”
An international protection process that is fair, timely, and humane is not only achievable, but also essential
Care in a Changing World - Conference
Social Europe in an Uncertain World
Persistently high poverty rates among children and older persons in the European Union should ring alarm bells for policymakers. The ageing of Europe’s population, the fact that there are many more women than men in this group, and the very great differentials between countries make poverty amongst older people (…
SETU & SJI invite learners to access standalone modules from the MA in Social Justice and Public Policy
Applications are open for learners who wish to audit independent modules from the MA in Social Justice and Public Policy.
This option is particularly suitable for learners who want to explore university-level learning without the pressure of completing a full programme of study; want to engage in personal and…
Statement from Social Justice Ireland on the passing of Sr Brigid Reynolds
Christmas Wishes
Demographic projections and implications for policy
Future Forty: Climate Change and the Green Transition
