Socioeconomy

If Ireland is to be "the best country in Europe to be a child", the new Child Poverty Unit needs to deliver real strategic action

Monday, 4 September 2023

Child poverty does not exist in a vacuum. Children live in families, households, and societies. They are impacted by the physical environment in which they live. While the establishment of a Child…

Budget 2024 - Despite record surpluses, challenges persist

Monday, 28 August 2023

Uncertainty once again dominates Ireland’s social and economic outlook and frames the context for Budget 2024. The Budget must respond to the ongoing cost of living challenges, particularly for lower…

Temporary Budgetary cost of living measures failing low income households

Monday, 21 August 2023

‘Tracking Distributive Effects of Budget Policy – 2023 edition’ is the latest publication in Social Justice Ireland's Budget series. The briefing finds that Budget 2023’s legacy will be to…

Europe from Pandemic to Polycrisis - A review of the social situation in Europe

Monday, 31 July 2023

‘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…

War in Ukraine likely to exacerbate the longer-term structural problems in the European Union

Monday, 31 July 2023

‘Europe from Pandemic to Polycrisis’ examines recent social developments in Europe against the backdrop of recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic and the outbreak of war in Ukraine. The report, a part…

The Need for Social Dialogue and Ethical Policymaking

Monday, 10 July 2023

The implementation of a Wellbeing Framework and the development of a new Social Contract requires that Government engage with all stakeholders to develop a series of policy responses that are fit for…

The Summer Economic Statement suggests that the mistakes and unfair initiatives of Budget 2023 are likely to be repeated in Budget 2024

Wednesday, 5 July 2023

The Summer Economic Statement suggests that the mistakes and unfair initiatives of Budget 2023 are likely to be repeated in Budget 2024. Decisions taken by Government, and the reliance on one-off…

Budget 2024 must prioritise protection of the most vulnerable groups in our society

Monday, 3 July 2023

Budget 2024 should be guided by one core principle, that the measures adopted prioritise the protection of the most vulnerable groups in our society. There must be no repetition of the outcome of…

Budget Choices 2024

Monday, 3 July 2023

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 the…

Tracking the Distributive Effect of Budget Policy - 2023 Edition

Wednesday, 28 June 2023

Tracking the Distributive Effects of Budget Policy - 2023 Edition

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 direct…