The fundamental principle of a Just Transition is to leave no people, communities, economic sectors or regions behind as we transition to a low carbon future. Such a transition means changing how…
In Poverty Focus we examine the nature and experiences of poverty in Ireland. Drawing on the available statistical evidence, we outline how poverty is measured, the value of the poverty line and…
Less than 24 hours after Budget 2024 was announced, Social Justice Ireland produce the first comprehensive analysis of the Budget - the winners, the losers and what needs to happen next…
Social Justice Ireland welcomed the establishment of a Child Poverty and Well-Being Office in the Department of the Taoiseach and its programme plan for child wellbeing. Given the slow…
The establishment of a Child Poverty and Well-being Programme Office in the Department of the Taoiseach was a key step towards delivering on the Taoiseach’s commitment "to make Ireland the best…
‘Europe from Pandemic to Polycrisis’ reviews the social situation in the 27 EU member states and makes some proposals and recommendations for a more sustainable and inclusive future. This report…
Budget 2024 should be guided by one core principle, that the measures adopted prioritise the protection of the most vulnerable groups in our society. Government must learn from the mistakes of…
Each year, on the day after the annual Budget is announced, Social Justice Ireland produces an analysis and critique of that Budget. Included in that document is an assessment of the…
This section of our National Social Monitor: An End to Child Poverty? looks at issues of child poverty specific to rural Ireland.
This section of our National Social Monitor: An End to…
This section of our National Social Monitor: An End to Child Poverty? examines the need for social dialogue across all sections of society, including the young.
This section of our…
