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.
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BudgetWorld Happiness Report 2026
The World Happiness Report for 2026 offers a thought-provoking snapshot of how people around the world evaluate their lives. Published annually using data from over 140 countries, the report combines insights from economics, psychology, and sociology to measure subjective wellbeing, simply put, how happy people feel about their lives. This year's report focused on young people, social media use and happiness. They note that young people in North America and Western Europe, report being much less happy than 15 years ago. Notably over that same period, social media use has increased rapidly. This year's report questions the thinking that many blame social media for this fall in happiness, but is it indeed the case?
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The Cash Transfer Experiment
Earth's climate increasingly out of balance
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Renting on the Island of Ireland with Stephen Morrison, Housing Rights and Gareth Redmond, Threshold
Blanket solutions to increasing energy costs are not going to protect those most impacted by rising prices
Measuring Progress 2026 – Environment Index
The Environment Index combines seven 7 SDGs: clean water and sanitation (SDG 6), affordable and clean energy (SDG 7), sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11), responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), climate action (SDG 13), life below water (SDG 14) and life on land (SDG 15). The analysis sees Ireland…
Thought for the day
“The truly rich are those who enjoy what they have.”
Measuring Progress 2026 - Society Index
Older Workers in Ireland’s Labour Market
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Ciáran Nugent on Labour market outcomes of third level graduates in high-income EU members
Our 2024 Annual Social Policy Conference was on the theme of ' Managing Change to Build a Just Society'. Ireland is going through several major transitions, each of which is only going to deepen with time. While much is changing, many of the problems facing our society are long-standing: inequality, poverty, and under-…
Rising poverty rates shows the need to urgently address income adequacy
Over one in eight people were living in poverty in 2025. Behind this data from the Survey on Income and Living Conditions is the lived reality for people and households across the country. Struggling to make ends meet on fixed or low incomes and trying to cope with ongoing impact of the rising cost of household…
POLICY AND DATA ANALYST – CONTRACT
Measuring Progress 2026 – Economy Index
Addressing poverty in the EU
Irish Households Becoming More Savvy About Internet Security in 2025
