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
BudgetBudget 2027 - Education, Children and Families
Investment in education at all levels is essential in Budget 2027. Government must continue to support and integrate new pupils and address issues regarding a shortage of school places, particularly for students with special educational needs. Budget 2027 must prioritise Government commitments on pupil teacher ratios and investing in children and young people.
Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)
Ireland performs poorly when it comes to investing in early years and ECCE for three to five year olds. Social Justice Ireland proposes that Government allocate €26m in Budget 2027, to increase the capitation grant for ECCE providers by 10 per cent…
Budget 2027 - Rural Ireland, the Regions and Communities
Budget 2027 and Child Poverty
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Budget Choices 2027
Fairness and Changing Income Taxes: A context for Budget 2027
Priorities for Taxation Reform in Budget 2027
It is important that Budget 2027 should strategically approach taxation issues with the objectives of prudently using the available resources, continuing to build a fairer and more sustainable taxation system, and acknowledging the unavoidable need for Ireland to raise more sustainable and recurring tax revenue. The…
Thought for the day
“What a country calls its vital economic interests are not the things which enable its citizens to live, but the things which enable it to make war.”
Cost of living budget
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Aoife Kelly-Desmond on Why Judicial Review is Crucial for Social Justice
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…
National Social Monitor: Policies for the Next Generation - Housing
This section of our National Social Monitor: The Future Starts Now: Policies for the Next Generation looks briefly at housing issues facing young people.
Youth Homelessness
Youth Homelessness continues to be a significant issue in Ireland. Data on the numbers of people…
Budget 2027 - Planning now for an ageing Ireland
Demographic change and health inequalities in the EU a cause for concern
National Social Monitor: Policies for the Next Generation - Health
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Launch of National Social Monitor The Future Starts Now: Policies for the Next Generation
