Taxation

Ireland’s high cost of living and poor services deepen inequality

Wednesday, 18 February 2015

‘Cherishing all Equally’, a new report by the independent think-tank, TASC, has revealed yawning gaps in income distribution in Ireland.

A five-point plan for Government – What should be done now? - SPC 2014

Wednesday, 26 November 2014

The Irish State should play a greater role in industrial development, basing its decisions on skilful evidence-based analysis and deeper democratic participation, speakers stated in a round-table discussion at Social Justice Ireland’s 2014 Policy Conference.

Recovery and Transformation: Investing in a New Social Contract

Tuesday, 18 November 2014

Professor Seán Ó'Riain's presentation at the Social Policy Conference 2014 is available to view.  Click the 'read more' link below to watch a larger video or to download the full text of the presentation.

OECD BEPS 2014 Deliverables

Wednesday, 17 September 2014

The OECD BEPS 2014 Deliverables is part of a series of documents and recommendations from the OECD examining a co-ordinated international approach to combat tax avoidance by multinational enterpris

Some Budget income tax proposals would favour rich at expense of lower income workers

Monday, 15 September 2014

Some income tax proposals currently being considered by Government should be rejected because they would give far greater benefit to people earning higher incomes while giving nothing to lower income employees according to a new study conducted by Social Justice Ireland.

Fairness in Changing Income Tax - 6 options compared

Monday, 15 September 2014

This paper examines the distributional impact of some of the income tax proposals currently being suggested by various members of Government and others.

National Social Monitor shows need for longer-term focus in key policy areas

Tuesday, 2 September 2014

By 2025 the number of people living in Ireland aged over 85 years will have doubled. One clear implication of this will be additional demand for healthcare services and facilities. This is just one of many examples highlighted in Social Justice Ireland's National Social Monitor 2014 which highlight the need for longer-term planning by Government if Ireland is to promote the common good and ensure the wellbeing of its growing population.

National Social Monitor 2014

Monday, 1 September 2014

The National Social Monitor 2014 outlines the present situation on a range of policy issues that impact on people’s well-being.  Social Justice Ireland presents the National Social Monitor

Fairness in changing Income TAX - Budget 2015

Thursday, 28 August 2014

Reducing taxes is not Social Justice Ireland's priority for Budget 2015.

Total Direct and Indirect Tax Contributions of Households in Ireland

Thursday, 28 August 2014

Total Direct and Indirect Tax Contributions of Households in Ireland - NERI Working Paper Series.  Using data from the most recent Household Budget Survey, this paper estimates both the direct and