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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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The Rich-Poor and Middle-Poor Gap
In addition to tracking the post-Budget income levels of different households, Social Justice Ireland is also focused on assessing how the income divides between different household types have changed following the adoption of Budgetary policies. Taking such an approach offers valuable insights into some of the short-term and medium-term trends in income inequality. Again, there is merit in undertaking this analysis over multiple years so that the cumulative effect of budgetary policies is captured. To achieve this, we track the following two gaps: the Rich-Poor gap and the Middle-Poor gap. This year, following the conclusion of the term of the coalition Government elected in 2020 (2020-2025), we also include an assessment of…
Distributive Analysis of Government Tax and Welfare Measures, 2020-2025
Distributive Analysis of Budget 2025’s Cost-of-Living and Tax-Benefit Measures
GIVING A VOICE TO THOSE WHO DON’T HAVE A VOICE
When you support Social Justice Ireland, you are tackling the causes of problems.
Increase in overall tax take necessary
National Energy Balance 2024
Basic Income for Artists continues to have a positive impact
In a newly commissioned report on the Basic Income for the Arts (BIA), more than 50 recipients were interviewed by a sociologist to talk about the changes that the BIA has brought to their lives…
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“You will never plough a field turning it over in your mind.”
Budgetary policy 2020-2025 has led to increased income gaps
Child Deprivation in Ireland: Single-parent and renter households disproportionately affected
National Biodiversity Week Ireland 2025: Celebrating Nature and Embracing Global Action
Ireland is currently celebrating National Biodiversity Week, which runs from 16th to 25th May. This vibrant, nationwide celebration highlights our rich natural heritage and…
National Volunteering Week 2025: Building Community Together
National Volunteering Week (NVW) 2025, taking place from Monday, 19 May to Sunday, 25 May, is a celebration of the incredible contributions volunteers make to Irish society. Organised by…
Time for Government to put fairness first and deliver positive change
What Ireland Builds Today Will Shape Tomorrow
Fossil fuel subsidies rose to €4.9 billion in 2023
Electoral Commission Publishes Landmark Oversight Report on Ireland’s Electoral Registers
