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
BudgetIreland's Child Poverty Challenge
A new report published by the Joint Committee on Children and Equality on Child Poverty and Deprivation states that child poverty remains one of Ireland's most pressing social challenges, despite economic growth and sustained government efforts to reduce disadvantage. The report presents a comprehensive examination of the causes, consequences and potential solutions to child poverty, drawing on evidence from government departments, researchers, community organisations and children themselves. Social Justice Ireland contributed to the discussion and welcomes the publication of the report.
The report concludes that child poverty is not simply a question of household income. Rather, it is a…
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
Future proofing our public finances and public services
Loneliness Awareness Week 2026: Why Connection Matters More Than Ever in Ireland
From bustling cities to rural towns, loneliness is becoming one of Ireland’s most quietly pressing social issues. While often associated with older people, loneliness affects every age group. Loneliness is experienced right across the life course, from students living away from home, parents balancing work and family…
Thought for the day
“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.”
National Social Monitor : Policies for the Next Generation - Taxation
Carers Week 2026
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Launch presentation of Social Justice Matters: a 2026 guide to a fairer Irish Society
We launched our socio-economic review for 2026 on Monday, 27th April 2026. This socio-economic review for 2026 presents ideas and proposals which would enable Ireland to respond to current challenges whilst managing change successfully, with the ambition to achieve a fairer, more just society. At a time of global…
Ireland's New Social Inclusion Roadmap
The Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2026–2030 has been launched, setting out an ambitious five-year strategy to reduce poverty, tackle inequality, and improve participation across Irish society. The plan positions social inclusion as a central pillar of Ireland’s economic and social future. At its core, the roadmap is…
National Social Monitor : Policies for the Next Generation - Rural Development
Wellbeing in Ireland 2025
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Alternatives to Violence Project Ireland with Lisa Oelschlegel and Robert Cullen
The Urban-Rural Divide: What CSO Data Reveals About Life in Ireland
