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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BudgetNational Social Monitor : Policies for the Next Generation - Income Distribution
This section of our National Social Monitor: The Future Starts Now: Policies for the Next Generation looks briefly at the income distribution issues that impact young people.
Social Welfare
Income inequality continues to disproportionately affect young people aged 15-29. Despite facing the same living costs as older adults, young people under 25 experience lower levels of support through Ireland’s social welfare system. Reduced Jobseeker’s rates mean that young people are expected to live on significantly less, even though food, transport and other costs do not vary by age. This creates a structural gap at the age where young people are attempting to transition into independent living,…
Trust in Irish Society Remains Strong, but Confidence in Institutions Shows Mixed Trends
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
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…
Thought for the day
“The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing, not curing, not healing, and face us with the reality of our powerlessness, that is the friend who cares.”
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
Planning is key to ensure we are well prepared for any future budgetary challenges that an ageing population and increasing dependency ratio present. Work must begin now on planning for a sustainable tax-take and wise investment of available funds into infrastructure and services to embed resilience. Benchmarking…
Loneliness Awareness Week 2026: Why Connection Matters More Than Ever in Ireland
From bustling cities to rural towns, loneliness is becoming one of Ireland’s most quietly pressing social issues. While often associated with older people, loneliness affects every age group. Loneliness is experienced right across the life course, from students living away from home, parents balancing work and family…
National Social Monitor : Policies for the Next Generation - Taxation
Carers Week 2026
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Launch presentation of Social Justice Matters: a 2026 guide to a fairer Irish Society
Ireland's New Social Inclusion Roadmap
