Social Justice Ireland
Bridging the Gap Between Energy Poverty and Energy Renovation
A new report by the Irish Green Building Council and Friends of the Earth examines how Government could bridge the gap between energy poverty and energy renovation. In particular the report looks at home targeted residential retrofitting and energy renovations programmes might combat energy poverty and improve the energy efficiency of the housing stock. Increases in investment in residential retrofits in recent years have led to a significant reduction in carbon emissions associated with this sector. Yet almost a third of Irish households were at risk of energy poverty in 2022This report makes a series of policy recommendations to Government on how to better address energy poverty in Ireland through ambitious and targeted energy…
Fashion Revolution Week 2024
The need for a New Social Contract
GIVING A VOICE TO THOSE WHO DON’T HAVE A VOICE
When you support Social Justice Ireland, you are tackling the causes of problems.
World Happiness Report 2024
Volunteering in Ireland
Inclusion indicators 2023 - Ireland scores 5.2 out of 10
Inclusion Europe have published a new report, Inclusion indicators 2023 - Rights and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities in 29 European countries examining equality and access for…
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“Genuine compassion is based on the recognition that others have the right to happiness just like yourself. One aspect of this kind of compassion is a sense of caring responsibility. When we develop that kind of motivation, our self-confidence increases automatically.
Platform Work
John Barry - Just transition: a conflict transformation approach
The Social Justice Movement – A Fifty Year View
On the 31st January 2024, Social Justice Ireland hosted The Social Justice Movement–A Fifty Year View conference to mark the retirement of Dr Seán Healy and Sr Brigid Reynolds of …
Social Prescribing Day 2024
Thursday 14th March 2024 is Social Prescribing Day which is an "annual celebration of the people, organisations and communities who make social prescribing happen".
Our thinking on…