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.
Socioeconomy
Income Distribution
Taxation
Work
Housing
Healthcare
Education
Public Services
People and Participation
Sustainability
Rural Development
Global South
BudgetFairness and Changing Income Taxes: A context for Budget 2027
Despite low overall levels of taxation, and historically low effective income taxation rates, reductions in income taxation levels continue to be highlighted as a potential policy reform in pre-budget commentary. Social Justice Ireland’s latest budget policy briefing provides an assessment of the fairness of eight possible income taxation options. The analysis highlights the distributive impact taxation policy choices can have and the potential for policy to pursue both fair and unfair outcomes.
Fairness and Changing Income Taxes: A context for Budget 2027 includes two examinations:
An assessment of the fairness of eight possible income taxation options, each with a full year cost of…
Priorities for Taxation Reform in Budget 2027
Cost of living budget
SETU & SJI invite learners to access standalone modules from the MA in Social Justice and Public Policy
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Aoife Kelly-Desmond on Why Judicial Review is Crucial for Social Justice
National Social Monitor: Policies for the Next Generation - Housing
This section of our National Social Monitor: The Future Starts Now: Policies for the Next Generation looks briefly at housing issues facing young people.
Youth Homelessness
Youth Homelessness continues to be a significant issue in Ireland. Data on the numbers of people…
Thought for the day
“The world is too much with us; late and soon,
Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers.
Budget 2027 - Planning now for an ageing Ireland
Demographic change and health inequalities in the EU a cause for concern
National Social Monitor: Policies for the Next Generation - Health
This section of our National Social Monitor: The Future Starts Now: Policies for the Next Generation looks briefly at health issues for young people.
Access to Mental Health Services
Ireland’s mental health services have experienced chronic underfunding with less…
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Launch of National Social Monitor The Future Starts Now: Policies for the Next Generation
In Ireland, the National Policy Framework for Children and Young People and the commitment to youth participation through structures such as Comhairle na nÓg and the EU Youth Dialogue provide a strong foundation for the inclusion of young people in policymaking. However, emerging challenges—including the cost of living…
Cost of Living - Time for Budget 2027 to Address Income Adequacy
Taxation - Choices for Budget 2027
Public Libraries are vital: New EU Report Calls for Stronger Recognition and Investment
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Liam O'Sullivan on State supports for family carers over the past 20 years