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: More Regressive Subsidies and a Lack of Ambition on Housing
For the past number of years, the Government’s response to the housing crisis has been categorised by an over-reliance on the private market and the introduction of badly-targeted subsidies, which disproportionately benefit those on higher incomes and artificially inflate house and rent prices. Budget 2027 has been no exception. In addition, the lack of clarity and transparency around allocation and distribution of funds is concerning.
Affordability pressures, inadequate supply, and rising homelessness continue to intensify despite successive policy interventions. Key concerns remain regarding scale, delivery capacity, and the extent to which the new strategy addresses the structural drivers of the crisis.…
Budget Fails to Prioritise Most in Need in Face of Rising Cost of Living
Social Justice Matters Podcast - 10 Minute Lessons: A Per-Capita Tax Take
Budget 2027 - initial assessment
Towards an Affordable and Secure Homes Strategy in Budget 2027
Budget 2027 - planning for a Just Transition
Budget 2027 must ensure that our investment strategy supports the ambition of the climate action plan, a just transition to a green economy, emission reductions, and expedites progress towards our 2030 targets while building a sustainable, resilient and vibrant society and economy.
Transport…
Thought for the day
“Two stars keep not their motion in one sphere”
Budget 2027 - a Budget for the Common Good
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Rosi Leonard, Friends of the Earth on the Private Wires Bill
Building Better Supports for Ageing Well at Home
The services and infrastructure needed in a country depends in large part on the make-up of its population. The profile of Ireland’s population is changing, and this requires a bespoke policy response from Government. We must plan ahead for changes to our demography to ensure that housing, healthcare, social supports…
Government should prioritise social welfare rates in Budget 2027
Social Justice Ireland appeared before the Committee on Budgetary Oversight to discuss the think-tank’s priorities for Budget 2027: protecting the vulnerable, reform of the taxation system and investment in social infrastructure.
Social Welfare
Benchmark core…
Work, Low Pay & Welfare - Budget 2027
Budget 2027 - Education, Children and Families
Budget 2027 - Rural Ireland, the Regions and Communities
Budget 2027 and Child Poverty
