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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 societies as a whole. In all of this, we focus on human rights and the common good.
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Social Justice Ireland
Budget 2023 and the 595,000 Living in Poverty
Life on a low income is the norm for a large proportion of our society. One in every nine people in Ireland lives with an income below the poverty line (11.6 per cent of the population). Based on the most recent Census data, that corresponds to almost 595,000 people.
Life on a low income is the norm for a large proportion of our society. One in every nine people in Ireland lives with an income below the poverty line (11.6 per cent of the population). Based on the most recent Census data, that corresponds to almost 595,000 people.
The highest risks of poverty are found among people with long-term illness and disabilities, those who are aged under 65 and live alone, the unemployed and single pensioners. 1 in every 7…
Government widens rich/poor gap. Leaves poor further behind.
Environment taxes in Ireland
GIVING A VOICE TO THOSE WHO DON’T HAVE A VOICE
When you support Social Justice Ireland, you are tackling the causes of problems.
Core social welfare rates must increase by €20 in Budget 2023
SDG 4 - Quality Education
Who is buying Ireland's new homes?
According to data from the Property Price Register released by the CSO, the number of new home purchases increased steadily from 2010 to 2019, before dipping slightly in 2020 and rising again in…
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“When evil people plot, good people must plan. When evil people shout ugly words of hatred, good people must commit themselves to the glories of love”
Budget 2023 must invest in improving our energy infrastructure and a Just Transition
European Care Strategy
Trust in a Crisis - results from the Eurofound Living, working and Covid-19 e-survey
The latest edition of Eurofound's Living, working and Covid-19 e-survey, based on samples taken between March and May 2022, shows the lasting impact of the pandemic and the difficulties…
Investment in infrastructure must be a Budget 2023 priority
Budget 2023 must address Ireland’s poor performance on delivering basic infrastructure. At an international level, Ireland is ranked 41st out of 63 countries for basic infrastructure according to…
Lobbying and Good Governance
Social Justice Ireland welcomes launch of Basic Income for the Arts Pilot scheme, but argues that a Universal Basic Income is required
Infrastructure development, not low tax, will be key to future competitiveness
Why Core Social Welfare Rates must increase by €20 in Budget 2023
