The Central Bank last week announced that they were changing the Macroprudential Rules with effect from 1st November 2022. This means that the income limits for First Time Buyers (FTB) will…
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted shortcomings in our healthcare system across a range of areas and also demonstrated how vital an integrated public system of care is. It must be a starting point…
Social Justice Ireland appeared before the Select Committee on Budgetary Oversight on Wednesday, 19th October 2022, to review the impact of Budget 2023, particularly on the most…
The Living Wage Technical Group, of which Social Justice Ireland is part has today called for the introduction of a real living wage of €13.85 per hour. This represents a 7% (€0.95)…
As well as tracking the post-Budget income levels of different households, Social Justice Ireland is also focused on assessing how the income divides in Irish society change following…
One in nine people in Ireland lives in poverty. Budget 2023 widened the gap between those on core welfare rates and those on €100,000 by €199. Consequently, Social Justice Ireland …
Under the Paris Agreement agreed at COP15, Ireland committed to contribute to an overall target of $1 bn in Climate Finance. Ireland’s current Climate Finance target is €225m by 2025. In a…
Budget 2023 introduced a €500 tax relief for renters for years 2022 and 2023. Standardised average rents in new tenancies in Q1 2022 were €1,460 per month nationally, and €2,015 in Dublin. A full…
Budget 2023 includes a range of measures to address the cost of living and energy crises. Collectively they represent one of the largest and most complex budget packages in many years. Some of…
Welfare payments target those most in need within Irish society. They also play a central role in alleviating poverty. According to the latest CSO Poverty figures, without the social welfare…
