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
BudgetMeasuring 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 in 13th place among our peers. Our analysis indicates that significant challenges exist if Ireland is to meet our commitment to the environment goals set out in Agenda 2030.
SDG 6 calls for universal access to safe and affordable drinking water, sanitation and hygiene. It aims at improving water quality, water use efficiency and sustainable supply.
There has been a movement…
Measuring Progress 2026 - Society Index
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
POLICY AND DATA ANALYST – CONTRACT
Role Description
Social Justice Ireland is seeking a skilled part-time Policy and Data Analyst to contribute to a project requiring data analysis. The successful candidate will work with structured datasets and organisational information to produce clear analysis, identify trends, and…
Thought for the day
UN World Water Day
On July 28, 2010 the UN General Assembly declared that safe and clean drinking water and sanitation is a human right essential to the full enjoyment of life and all other human rights. Almost 900 million people worldwide do not have access to clean water.
Measuring Progress 2026 – Economy Index
Addressing poverty in the EU
Irish Households Becoming More Savvy About Internet Security in 2025
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has published its Household Internet Security 2025 report, based on the annual Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Household Survey carried out in the second quarter of 2025. The release highlights how adults in Ireland are managing privacy, protecting personal…
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Ber Grogan and Carol Baumann, Simon Communities Of Ireland on Older Adult Homelessness in Ireland
Ber Grogan, Executive Director of the Simon Communities of Ireland and Carol Baumann, CEO of Galway Simon Community talk through their recent report : Older Adult Homelessness in Ireland.
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A New Social Contract is Needed
Ireland Ranks 7th out of 14 EU countries on UN Sustainable Development Goals
How care, rights and inclusion must evolve in a changing world
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Marianna Baggio on 'Out of the shadows: understanding and formalising undeclared care work in the EU'
