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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BudgetMeasuring Progress 2026 - Society Index
The Society Index is computed by combining 8 SDGs to capture the theme of social inclusion. The 8 SDGs that are included in the society index are: no poverty (SDG 1), zero hunger (SDG 2), good health and wellbeing (SDG 3), quality education (SDG 4), gender equality (SDG 5), reduced inequality (SDG 10), peace and justice (SDG 16) and partnership for the goals (SDG 17).Overall, Ireland’s scores puts it in 5th place in the rankings. Strong performance on several SDGs impacts the overall score, in particular, the education theme, (SDG 4), peace and justice goals (SDG 16), reduced inequalities (SDG 10) and good health and wellbeing (SDG 3).
SDG 1 pleads for an end to poverty in all its manifestations.…
Older Workers in Ireland’s Labour Market
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Ciáran Nugent on Labour market outcomes of third level graduates in high-income EU members
Rising poverty rates shows the need to urgently address income adequacy
POLICY AND DATA ANALYST – CONTRACT
Measuring Progress 2026 – Economy Index
The economy index of the Measuring Progress: 2026 Sustainable Progress Index combines SDG 8 (Good Jobs and Economic Growth) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure). Ireland ranks 6th relative to its EU peers on the Economy Index. There have been significant improvements in many aspects of the economy, (…
Thought for the day
“Where reflection is wanting, zeal is not good;
s/he who goes too quickly misses the way.”
Addressing poverty in the EU
Irish Households Becoming More Savvy About Internet Security in 2025
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Ber Grogan and Carol Baumann, Simon Communities Of Ireland on Older Adult Homelessness in Ireland
Ber Grogan, Executive Director of the Simon Communities of Ireland and Carol Baumann, CEO of Galway Simon Community talk through their recent report : Older Adult Homelessness in Ireland.
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A New Social Contract is Needed
In January 2026, the Hot or Cool Institute, in collaboration with the Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations (IDDRI), published a comprehensive report titled 'Unfulfilled Promises? The State of the Social Contract in the 21st Century'. This study evaluates whether the implicit social contract…
Ireland Ranks 7th out of 14 EU countries on UN Sustainable Development Goals
How care, rights and inclusion must evolve in a changing world
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Marianna Baggio on 'Out of the shadows: understanding and formalising undeclared care work in the EU'
An Alternative Wellbeing Framework for a Fairer Future
