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
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Public Services
People and Participation
Sustainability
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BudgetBudget 2027 Investment - Health and Disability
People should be assured of the required treatment and care in times of illness or vulnerability. The standard of care is dependent to a great degree on the resources made available, which in turn are dependent on the expectations of society. Budget 2027 should make the necessary investment to futureproof our healthcare system to meet the demands of a growing population.
Access to Care
Issues of access contribute to the poorer health outcomes. Ireland has a high proportion of people reporting unmet need for medical care compared with the EU average which is linked to persistent structural barriers in the healthcare system, notably long waiting times for public services and limited primary…
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Special Edition: Responses to the Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2026-2030
The Digital Shift
National Social Monitor : Policies for the Next Generation - Income Distribution
Trust in Irish Society Remains Strong, but Confidence in Institutions Shows Mixed Trends
Budget 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…
Thought for the day
“If you have a lot of money, the best way of using it is to help the poor and those who are suffering, and generally to make the inhabitants of this earth a little happier by providing solutions to their problems. Helping the poor does not only mean giving them money. It means above all providing education and health care, and helping people to be self-sufficient.”
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
Comparing poverty levels in Ireland with those across Europe provides useful context. Eurostat publishes comparable “at risk of poverty” statistics for all EU member states, measuring the proportion of people living below the poverty threshold. These figures are based on a poverty line set at 60 per cent of each country…
From Digital Foundations to Public Impact: Key Insights from the OECD Digital Government Outlook 2026
Governments across the world are entering a new phase of the digital transformation. Over the past decade, public administrations have made substantial investments in digital services, data platforms, cloud infrastructure, and encouraging online citizen engagement. According to a recent report from the OECD, 'Digital…
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Wealth Taxes with Dr Tom McDonnell, NERI
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
