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 - initial assessment
Budget 2027 - a pathway to sharing the benefits of growth for some, just not for those on the lowest incomes. The cost of living crisis is having the greatest impact on low income households – those reliant on social welfare or in low paid employment. Budget 2027 failed to prioritise these households sufficiently, and failed to adequately target supports where they are needed most.
Social Welfare
The failure to index social welfare payments to wages, and to adequately increase the weekly rate copper-fastens already widening income divides and condemns vulnerable households to a winter of prolonged hardship with persistently high food and energy prices.
The €10 increase…
Towards an Affordable and Secure Homes Strategy in Budget 2027
Budget 2027 - planning for a Just Transition
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…
Thought for the day
“The conventional view serves to protect us from the painful job of thinking”
Government should prioritise social welfare rates in Budget 2027
Work, Low Pay & Welfare - Budget 2027
Budget 2027 - Education, Children and Families
Investment in education at all levels is essential in Budget 2027. Government must continue to support and integrate new pupils and address issues regarding a shortage of school places, particularly for students with special educational needs. Budget 2027 must prioritise Government commitments on pupil teacher ratios…
Budget 2027 - Rural Ireland, the Regions and Communities
Investment in the regions is vital to addressing the many challenges Rural Ireland faces including an older population, higher rates of part-time employment, lower median incomes, higher poverty rates than the national average and distance from everyday services. Investment in social and economic infrastructure for…
Budget 2027 and Child Poverty
Social Justice Matters Podcast - Budget Choices 2027
Fairness and Changing Income Taxes: A context for Budget 2027
Priorities for Taxation Reform in Budget 2027
