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…
On Wednesday, 13th November 2024, Social Justice Ireland held our Annual Social Policy Conference. This year's Conference was on the theme 'Managing Change to Build a Just Society – Policy…
With a general election on the horizon, the next five years present a golden opportunity for the next Government to harness our economic success to deliver a social dividend for all. We can reverse…
Social Justice Ireland's general election briefing 'A Better and Fairer Ireland' lays out a policy agenda for transformative change and the common good. Social Justice Ireland's …
Lone parents face numerous socio-economic challenges, particularly when it comes to balancing work and the giving of care. In Ireland, lone-parent families are at a higher risk of poverty compared to…
This policy paper examines the impacts of inequality and poverty in Ireland today, then builds on (forthcoming) research undertaken by Dr Daniel Jolley and Dr Michael Hattersley at the University of…
Government should use its final Budget to adopt recurring taxation and expenditure measures which prioritise building resilience, protect vulnerable groups and invest in much needed infrastructure…
The notion of care has often been undervalued and inadequately addressed within policy frameworks. Yet, the receiving and giving of care is woven through the life cycle, in early years, later years…
It is long past time for Government to make care a public policy priority and to put in place the supports for families, communities and individuals to ensure that those who need care can access it…
Trust is an invisible thread woven through the fabric of society. Trust influences everything from personal relationships to global economies. We live in a society that is experiencing rapid…
