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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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Vacancy and Dereliction in Ireland
According to the Census 2022, there were 163,433 (excluding holiday homes) vacant properties on Census night 2022. Approximately 30 per cent of vacant properties enumerated in 2022 were also vacant in 2016 (48,000), while nearly half of those (23,072) were also vacant on Census night 2011.
While the overall figure represents a decrease in vacancy when compared to Census 2016, when the preliminary figures for each county are compared to the county breakdown of the Social Housing Needs Assessment 2022 there remains more vacant properties than households in need in every county, assuming the figures produced in the Summary of Housing Needs Assessment 2022 are correct. Reasons for vacancy are varied, however of the 163,433, more…
Trust and the need for a new Social Contract
Statement from Social Justice Ireland on the passing of Justin Kilcullen
GIVING A VOICE TO THOSE WHO DON’T HAVE A VOICE
When you support Social Justice Ireland, you are tackling the causes of problems.
Put common good at the heart of public policy to deliver a Just Transition
Government must close income gaps in the Budget and increase minimum social welfare rates by €25
Assessing the Adequacy of Ireland’s Total Tax-Take
The need for a wider tax base is a lesson painfully learnt by Ireland during the 2008-2011 economic crisis. A disastrous combination of a naïve housing policy, a failed regulatory system, and…
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it”
Budget 2025 should close income gaps and build resilient public services
Wind and solar power key to electricity sector targets
Industry and Waste sectors falling short of climate targets
The Climate Change Advisory Council ‘2024 Annual Review: Industry and Waste’ finds that volume of waste being produced in Ireland remains too high, and the rates of reuse and recycling are…
Ireland on course to miss 2030 targets by a substantial shortfall
Having missed the 2020 emission reductions targets, Ireland is now on course to miss the 2030 emission reduction targets by a substantial shortfall. Ireland has set out a target of 51 per cent…
Corporation Taxes in Ireland
Meaghan Carmody - Using the SDGs to solve the just transition Rubik’s Cube
Well-being - Survey on Income and Living Conditions (SILC) 2023
Basic Income for Artists
