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Trust in Irish Society Remains Strong, but Confidence in Institutions Shows Mixed Trends

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The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has released the findings of its Trust Survey 2025, providing an updated picture of how people in Ireland view one another, public institutions, government…

Budget 2027: a roadmap for income adequacy

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A fitting legacy for this current government would be to complete the work which was started by the commitment to benchmarking in 2007; and deliver a pathway to deliver income adequacy.  …

Social Justice Matters Podcast - 10 Minute Lessons: Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union

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Between July and December 2026, Ireland will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. This quick explainer sets out what it is, why it matters, and what Ireland hopes to achieve…

Ireland's Child Poverty Challenge

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A new report published by the Joint Committee on Children and Equality on Child Poverty and Deprivation states that child poverty remains one of Ireland's most pressing social challenges, despite…

Poverty: a European perspective

EU and Irish Flags

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…

From Digital Foundations to Public Impact: Key Insights from the OECD Digital Government Outlook 2026

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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…

Social Justice Matters Podcast - Wealth Taxes with Dr Tom McDonnell, NERI

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Tom McDonnell is co-director of the Nevin Economic Research Institute and is based in the Dublin office. In addition to managing staff in the Dublin office he has co-responsibility for the NERI's…

Future proofing our public finances and public services

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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…

Loneliness Awareness Week 2026: Why Connection Matters More Than Ever in Ireland

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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.…

National Social Monitor : Policies for the Next Generation - Taxation

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This section of our National Social Monitor: The Future Starts Now: Policies for the Next Generation looks briefly at taxation and young people. 

 

Increasing the…