Data on wealth is important, as it provides a further insight into the distribution of resources and an insight into some of the underlying structural components of inequality.
The results…
Ireland has one of the most unequal distributions of market income in the European Union. We rely heavily on our tax and social welfare systems to produce a more equal society. High rates of…
Ireland is one of the highest greenhouse gas emitters in the EU and we have the highest levels of emissions from agriculture. We are failing in the necessary planning, services and infrastructure…
If a country is setting social and economic goals, it is important that taxation policy supports these goals. Ireland needs to have a real debate, not just about the levels of services and…
Ireland's low unemployment rates and impressive jobs creation numbers are being recorded in the context of a far lower participation rate than Ireland has had in the recent past. In addition we…
Our population is growing, and it is ageing which means we need a different approach to healthcare – one we can access in our communities, close to home. Read Social Justice Ireland's…
Family poverty remains one of the largest determinants of educational outcomes in Ireland. The benefits of investing in education, to the individual, to the economy and to society, far outweigh…
There are 10,448 people accessing emergency accommodation, including 1,685 families. There are 68,693 households on the social housing waiting lists. There are more vacant homes than households…
What can the next Government do to ensure we have a society which ensures that all people from different cultures are welcomed in a way that is consistent with our history, our obligations as…
While Ireland faces a number of challenges, including deficits in our public services and infrastructure, unacceptable rates of poverty, and high national debt, it is important to remember that…
