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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
A Decade of Income Tax Cuts have Favoured the Better Off
Many of the Budgets since the end of the last economic crisis have given emphasis to providing reductions in income taxation. Some recent commentary has also attempted to suggest that income taxes are abnormally high and that some further income tax cuts are needed. However, in the context of Budget 2025 the evidence suggests otherwise.
Many of the Budgets since the end of the last economic crisis have given emphasis to providing reductions in income taxation. Some recent commentary has also attempted to suggest that income taxes are abnormally high and that some further income tax cuts are needed. However, in the context of Budget 2025 the evidence suggests otherwise.
Income taxes over time
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Wealth taxes in Ireland
Budget 2025 should focus on generating revenue, not cutting taxes
GIVING A VOICE TO THOSE WHO DON’T HAVE A VOICE
When you support Social Justice Ireland, you are tackling the causes of problems.
Creating a New Social Contract for the Just Transition
Budget 2025 must focus on building resilience rather than the upwards redistribution of resources
Targeted support and coordination needed to deliver Better Work agenda
A new research report published by the National Economic and Social Council (NESC) has recommended the development a national strategy to improve the quality of work in Ireland. The report…
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“Prayer is one of life’s most puzzling mysteries. I have sometimes feared it is presumptuous to take up God’s time with my problems.”
Accurate Measurement is Essential for Addressing Social Housing Needs
Resourcing schools to address educational disadvantage
Metered Electricity Consumption 2023
The latest Central Statistics Office data on electricity consumption shows that large Energy Users accounted for 30 per cent of Metered Electricity Consumption in 2023, more than urban…
Digitalisation in Ireland
With each passing year, more and more of our lives are moved online. With many still working from home or all or part of their working week, good quality, affordable, reliable internet connection…
Supporting active and green travel
Earth Overshoot Day 2024
Time for Government to make ‘care’ a public policy priority
Vacancy and Dereliction in Ireland
