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
BudgetBudget 2027: a roadmap for income adequacy
A fitting legacy for this current government would be to complete the work which was started by the commitment to benchmarking in 2007; and deliver a pathway to deliver income adequacy. This would allow Government to prioritise its commitments to social inclusion in Budget 2027 and to build a sustainable social protection system that can meet the needs of future generations.
Benchmarking social welfare rates to average weekly earnings
Social Justice Ireland has consistently called for core social welfare rates to be benchmarked against average weekly earnings (AWE), with 27.5% of as a baseline. Delivering this benchmark requires a €15 increase in core social…
Social Justice Matters Podcast - 10 Minute Lessons: Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union
Ireland's Child Poverty Challenge
Poverty: a European perspective
From Digital Foundations to Public Impact: Key Insights from the OECD Digital Government Outlook 2026
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Wealth Taxes with Dr Tom McDonnell, NERI
Tom McDonnell is co-director of the Nevin Economic Research Institute and is based in the Dublin office. In addition to managing staff in the Dublin office he has co-responsibility for the NERI's research programme and for its strategic direction. He is also responsible for, among other things, the NERI's analysis of…
Thought for the day
“The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit.”
Future proofing our public finances and public services
Loneliness Awareness Week 2026: Why Connection Matters More Than Ever in Ireland
National Social Monitor : Policies for the Next Generation - Taxation
This section of our National Social Monitor: The Future Starts Now: Policies for the Next Generation looks briefly at taxation and young people.
Increasing the Overall Tax Take
The provision of public services, including healthcare, education and social protection,…
Carers Week 2026
Carers Week 2026, taking place from 8th to the 14th June, shines a spotlight on the carers who support family members, friends, and neighbours every day. Across Ireland, the week recognises the vital role carers play in society and encourages communities to better understand the challenges they face. The theme of this…
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Launch presentation of Social Justice Matters: a 2026 guide to a fairer Irish Society
Ireland's New Social Inclusion Roadmap
National Social Monitor : Policies for the Next Generation - Rural Development
Wellbeing in Ireland 2025
