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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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BudgetSummer Economic Statement 2026
Social Justice Ireland welcomes the publication of the Summer Economic Statement and the outline of the fiscal parameters for Budget 2027 with an additional €8.5bn for additional taxation, current and capital expenditure measures.
The Summer Economic Statement suggests Government is planning a tax reduction package of €1.5bn with €5.9bn additional current expenditure and €1.1bn additional capital expenditure funding to meet the needs of a growing and ageing population and to deliver additional services. It is of concern that, whilst noting the precariousness of Ireland’s tax base in the document, no detail is provided as to how Government plans on broadening Ireland’s tax base or increasing the overall tax…
Budget 2027 Investment - Health and Disability
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Special Edition: Responses to the Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2026-2030
The Digital Shift
National Social Monitor : Policies for the Next Generation - Income Distribution
Trust in Irish Society Remains Strong, but Confidence in Institutions Shows Mixed Trends
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has released the findings of its Trust Survey 2025, providing an updated picture of how people in Ireland view one another, public institutions, government services, and emerging technologies. While interpersonal trust remains exceptionally high, confidence in several institutions has…
Thought for the day
“My religion consists in a humble admiration of the illimitable superior spirit who reveals himself in the slight details we are able to perceive with our frail and feeble minds.”
Budget 2027: a roadmap for income adequacy
Social Justice Matters Podcast - 10 Minute Lessons: Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union
Ireland's Child Poverty Challenge
A new report published by the Joint Committee on Children and Equality on Child Poverty and Deprivation states that child poverty remains one of Ireland's most pressing social challenges, despite economic growth and sustained government efforts to reduce disadvantage. The report presents a comprehensive examination of…
Poverty: a European perspective
Comparing poverty levels in Ireland with those across Europe provides useful context. Eurostat publishes comparable “at risk of poverty” statistics for all EU member states, measuring the proportion of people living below the poverty threshold. These figures are based on a poverty line set at 60 per cent of each country…
From Digital Foundations to Public Impact: Key Insights from the OECD Digital Government Outlook 2026
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Wealth Taxes with Dr Tom McDonnell, NERI
Future proofing our public finances and public services
Loneliness Awareness Week 2026: Why Connection Matters More Than Ever in Ireland
