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.
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BudgetFrom Digital Foundations to Public Impact: Key Insights from the OECD Digital Government Outlook 2026
Governments across the world are entering a new phase of the digital transformation. Over the past decade, public administrations have made substantial investments in digital services, data platforms, cloud infrastructure, and encouraging online citizen engagement. According to a recent report from the OECD, 'Digital Government Outlook 2026: From Foundations to Transformational Impact', the key challenge is no longer about establishing digital capabilities but more about ensuring that these investments now deliver measurable improvements in public service outcomes, operational efficiency of systems, and public trust.
The report provides a comprehensive assessment of digital government progress across OECD…
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
National Social Monitor : Policies for the Next Generation - Taxation
Carers Week 2026
Carers Week 2026, taking place from 8th to the 14th June, shines a spotlight on the carers who support family members, friends, and neighbours every day. Across Ireland, the week recognises the vital role carers play in society and encourages communities to better understand the challenges they face. The theme of this…
Thought for the day
“This above all: to thine own self be true,
And it must follow, as night the day,
Thou canst not then be false to any man.”
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Launch presentation of Social Justice Matters: a 2026 guide to a fairer Irish Society
Ireland's New Social Inclusion Roadmap
National Social Monitor : Policies for the Next Generation - Rural Development
This section of our National Social Monitor: The Future Starts Now: Policies for the Next Generation looks briefly at rural issues for young people.
Transport
Rural areas in Ireland face the challenge of an absence of an accessible, reliable, and integrated public…
Wellbeing in Ireland 2025
The Central Statistics Office have published Well-being - Survey on Income and Living Conditions (SILC) 2025 and report that in 2025, 26.5 per cent of respondents reported high levels of overall life satisfaction, broadly unchanged from 26.4 per cent in 2024. Average satisfaction with household finances was notably…
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Alternatives to Violence Project Ireland with Lisa Oelschlegel and Robert Cullen
The Urban-Rural Divide: What CSO Data Reveals About Life in Ireland
Vacant Houses at a time of Urgent Housing Need
The EU Anti-Poverty Strategy 2026
