Social Justice Ireland is an independent social justice think tank.

Cost of living budget

Cost of living challenges are an issue of adequate income. Households on fixed or low incomes are already fully stretched financially and have endured almost four years of increased costs in the basics – food, energy and housing.  As price increases seem set to continue, Budget 2027 must focus on long-term, targeted measures to support fixed income households and lower wage earners.

Fixed income households and lower wage earners have seen the greatest erosion in their purchasing power in recent years and have been most impacted by rising costs.  A cost of living budget must focus on long-term, targeted measures to support these households, addressing the income adequacy challenges they face.  An effective cost…

Demographic change and health inequalities in the EU a cause for concern

The findings of ‘An End to Poverty in Europe’ show that whilst economic trends may present a particular picture, an analysis of social trends across EU Member States shows that the lived experience of many across the European Union is very different from headline economic statistics.  As the continent continues to…

Cost of Living - Time for Budget 2027 to Address Income Adequacy

Since 2022, Ireland has experienced a series of energy shocks, resulting in a prolonged spike in energy prices and subsequent knock-on impacts for households and businesses. This has led to a sustained increase in energy and food inflation over this period, eroding income gains for low and middle-income households,…