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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BudgetVacant Houses at a time of Urgent Housing Need
According to a recent publication from the Central Statistics Office, Residential Vacancy Based on Metered Electricity Consumption 2024, 70,149 dwellings recorded very low levels of electricity use over the 12 months leading up to Quarter 4 (Q4) 2024, indicating an estimated national vacancy rate of 3.2 per cent. Based on this measure of low electricity consumption, the number of vacant homes decreased from 72,254 (3.3 per cent) in Q4 2023 to 70,149 (3.2 per cent) in Q4 2024. Overall, more than 2,100 dwellings transitioned out of vacancy than entered it during 2024.
Using Electricity Supply Board (ESB) classifications, vacancy rates were notably higher in rural areas at 5.4 per cent, compared with 2.2 per cent in…
The EU Anti-Poverty Strategy 2026
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Jeremy Moss on Benefit-Sharing in the Just Climate Transition
Time for Government to put fairness first and deliver positive change
Environment, Climate and Energy: Understanding Ireland’s Wellbeing Gap
Mapping Financial Fraud: Trends, Patterns, and Risks
Fraud has become a defining risk of the digital economy, affecting individuals across all demographics. The Central Bank of Ireland’s research paper “Caught in the Net” provides one of the most comprehensive analyses of fraud exposure in Ireland, examining who is most at risk, how fraud occurs…
Thought for the day
“Study the past if you would define the future.
Targeted package of measures to support people to move away from fossil fuels for energy, heat and transport is required
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Gillian Phelan, Central Bank of Ireland on the Digital Euro
Fashion Revolution Week 2026
Fashion Revolution Week is a worldwide awareness campaign that takes place every year in April to promote transparency, sustainability, and ethics in the fashion industry. It was created in response to the Rana Plaza garment factory collapse in Bangladesh, where over 1,100 garment workers died and 2,500 were injured due…
European Local Government Report 2025
Local governments across Europe play a central role in delivering public services, implementing policies, and supporting economic and social development. The European Local Government Report 2025 highlights that municipalities are increasingly operating under significant financial and structural pressure,…
Ireland’s Earth Overshoot Day 2026: Living Beyond Our Means
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Prof. Charles M.A. Clark, St. John’s University on GDP, Wellbeing and Progress
World Happiness Report 2026
The Cash Transfer Experiment
