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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Global South
BudgetWork, Low Pay & Welfare - Budget 2027
Recent increases in the cost of living have highlighted the continued vulnerability of low income households, particularly in relation to essentials goods and services. The Consumer Price Index rose by 3.7 per cent in the year to April 2026, highest since January 2024, driven heavily by sharp increases in education, housing, electricity, gas, and fuel costs. These rising expenses are eroding the real value of earnings. The Government's Annual Progress Report (2026) further suggests that inflationary pressures are likely to increase should current disruptions continue.
At the same time, Ireland is currently experiencing full employment, with an unemployment rate of 4.9 per cent in Q1 2026. However, this…
Budget 2027 - Education, Children and Families
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
Despite low overall levels of taxation, and historically low effective income taxation rates, reductions in income taxation levels continue to be highlighted as a potential policy reform in pre-budget commentary. Social Justice Ireland’s latest budget policy briefing provides an assessment of the fairness…
Thought for the day
International Day of Peace
“Peace must begin within self before there can come action or self application in a way to bring peace – even in thine own household, in thine own vicinity, in thine own state or nation.”
Priorities for Taxation Reform in Budget 2027
Cost of living budget
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Aoife Kelly-Desmond on Why Judicial Review is Crucial for Social Justice
Aoife Kelly-Desmond is Chief Executive Officer at Community Law & Mediation. Aoife is a member of the Law Society of Ireland, a graduate of University College Cork and has completed post-graduate programmes in law and business disciplines with Queen Mary, University of London, the Leicester Castle Business…
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
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
