Social Justice Ireland is an independent social justice think tank.
We provide independent social analysis and evidence-based policy proposals, with the aim of creating a sustainable future for every member of society and for society as a whole. In all of this, we focus on human rights and the common good.
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Demographic projections and implications for policy
Future Forty: Climate Change and the Green Transition
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Launch of Poverty Focus 2025
More than 807,800 forced to go without in 2025
Despite some improvements, deep inequalities in wellbeing persist
‘Wellbeing: Measuring What Matters 2025’ provides an independent assessment of wellbeing in Ireland. Using indicators that reflect the lived experiences of individuals and communities, the report offers an inclusive and equitable framework for measuring progress. The report finds that while Ireland has…
Thought for the day
“Christmas is most truly Christmas when we celebrate it by giving the light of love to those who need it most.”
PPN Snapshot of the year 2024
Homelessness and the new Housing Plan: Encouraging Developments
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Aoife Ní Lochlain on Aviation and Fairness in Climate Policy: The Case for Making Flying Pay
Our 2024 Annual Social Policy Conference was on the theme of ' Managing Change to Build a Just Society'. Ireland is going through several major transitions, each of which is only going to deepen with time. While much is changing, many of the problems facing our society are long-standing: inequality, poverty, and under-…
Cost of living increases continue to have a substantial impact on low income households and older people - Poverty Focus 2025
The rapid increase in prices that emerged from mid-2021, whilst slowing, continues to persist. This poses particular challenges for low-income households. The cost of core essentials has risen sharply and households on low and fixed incomes, particularly those reliant on social transfers are having to make impossible…
Does the New Housing Plan Match the Scale of the Challenge?
Delivering Homes, Building Communities 2025–2030: What's in the Plan?
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Social Justice Ireland on COP 30
Who Owns the Planet? Rethinking Capital to Tackle Climate Change
