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
Housing
Healthcare
Education
Public Services
People and Participation
Sustainability
Rural Development
Global South
BudgetTowards an Affordable and Secure Homes Strategy in Budget 2027
Ireland is facing a deepening housing and homelessness crisis. While the Government’s latest housing plan commits to delivering 300,000 homes, including 72,000 social homes, by 2030, this falls short of what is required to address both the existing housing deficit and future population growth. At the same time, housing policy continues to rely heavily on the private market to meet housing need.
The recent changes to rent regulations, introduced to strengthen protections for tenants, have coincided with a sharp increase in eviction notices, highlighting the insecurity of this model to provide long-term housing solutions, particularly for low-income households. Too many individuals and families remain vulnerable to housing…
Budget 2027 - planning for a Just Transition
Budget 2027 - a Budget for the Common Good
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Rosi Leonard, Friends of the Earth on the Private Wires Bill
Building Better Supports for Ageing Well at Home
Government should prioritise social welfare rates in Budget 2027
Social Justice Ireland appeared before the Committee on Budgetary Oversight to discuss the think-tank’s priorities for Budget 2027: protecting the vulnerable, reform of the taxation system and investment in social infrastructure.
Social Welfare
Benchmark core…
Thought for the day
“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.”
Work, Low Pay & Welfare - Budget 2027
Budget 2027 - Education, Children and Families
Budget 2027 - Rural Ireland, the Regions and Communities
Investment in the regions is vital to addressing the many challenges Rural Ireland faces including an older population, higher rates of part-time employment, lower median incomes, higher poverty rates than the national average and distance from everyday services. Investment in social and economic infrastructure for…
Budget 2027 and Child Poverty
A Budget that is serious about addressing child and family poverty, and supporting the most vulnerable households in a cost of living crisis must prioritise benchmarking social welfare rates to average earnings and increasing child payments in Budget 2027. Comments by An Taoiseach and the Minister for Social…
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Budget Choices 2027
Fairness and Changing Income Taxes: A context for Budget 2027
Priorities for Taxation Reform in Budget 2027
Cost of living budget