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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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Recognising All Work

Monday, 2 December 2024
labour force

The scale and severity of the economic collapse fifteen years ago saw Ireland revert to the phenomenon of widespread unemployment. Despite the attention given to the banking and fiscal collapse, the transition from near full-employment to high unemployment was the most telling characteristic of that recession. It carried implications for individuals, families, social cohesion, and the exchequer’s finances, which were serious. At that time, the unemployment rate peaked at 16 per cent of the labour force in late 2011. Forecasts from the remainder of 2024 suggest that unemployment will reach an annual rate of between 4.2 and 4.3 per cent of the labour force in 2024.[1] While there remains potential for an economic slowdown, these rates…

Election 2024 - ODA and Global South

Thursday, 28 November 2024
ODA_targets_and_crisis

Election 2024 - Work and Employment

Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Work not equal to Job

Election 2024 - Sustainability

Monday, 25 November 2024
sustainability

Election 2024 - Taxation

Friday, 22 November 2024
Fair taxation

Election 2024 - Healthcare

Wednesday, 20 November 2024
Healthcare Access

This edition of our Election 2024 Spotlight series examines things a new Government can do to ensure our healthcare system can meet population needs

This edition of our Election 2024…

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

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advent wreath

Second Sunday of Advent

John went through the Jordan district preparing the way for Jesus:
‘A voice cries in the wilderness:
Prepare a way for the Lord,
make his paths straight.
Every valley will be filled in,
every mountain and hill be laid low,
winding ways will be straightened
and rough roads made smooth.
And all people shall see the salvation of God.’

Luke 3:4-6

People with jobs account for more than a quarter of all those in poverty - Poverty Focus 2024

Tuesday, 19 November 2024
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Election 2024 - Education

Monday, 18 November 2024
cultivating through education

Managing Change to Build a Just Society – Policy Outcomes for a New Social Contract - Conference

Friday, 15 November 2024
Social Policy Conference flyer 2024

On Wednesday, 13th November 2024, Social Justice Ireland held our Annual Social Policy Conference. This year's Conference was on the theme 'Managing Change to Build a Just Society –…

Election 2024 - Housing

Thursday, 14 November 2024
Affordable Housing

This edition of our Election 2024 Spotlight series examines things a new Government can do to provide adequate and appropriate housing to all.

This edition of our Election 2024 Spotlight…

Election 2024 - People and Communities

Wednesday, 13 November 2024
Social Justice Ireland

Election 2024 - Rural Ireland

Monday, 11 November 2024
Rural economy

Next Government will have a golden opportunity to deliver a social dividend for all

Tuesday, 5 November 2024
social dividend

Sr Brigid Reynolds awarded honorary doctorate

Monday, 4 November 2024
Brigid Reynolds