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Launch of Budget Choices 2026

Join Social Justice Ireland online, Wednesday 2nd July @ 12 noon to hear and discuss our policy proposals which would lead towards a fairer, more just society as Government plans its first Budget of a new term. Register here.

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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

Monday, 23 June 2025
Basic Income

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

Thursday, 19 June 2025
Taxation

Distributive Analysis of Budget 2025’s Cost-of-Living and Tax-Benefit Measures

Tuesday, 17 June 2025
Budget

Increase in overall tax take necessary

Monday, 16 June 2025
Tax Budget

National Energy Balance 2024

Monday, 9 June 2025
Renewable Energy

Basic Income for Artists continues to have a positive impact

Thursday, 5 June 2025
Basic Income

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

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Field & Mountain

“You will never plough a field turning it over in your mind.”

Irish Proverb

Budgetary policy 2020-2025 has led to increased income gaps

Tuesday, 3 June 2025
Taxation

Child Deprivation in Ireland: Single-parent and renter households disproportionately affected

Monday, 26 May 2025
SILC Module on Child Deprivation 2024

National Biodiversity Week Ireland 2025: Celebrating Nature and Embracing Global Action

Thursday, 22 May 2025
National Biodiversity Week

Ireland is currently celebrating National Biodiversity Weekwhich runs from 16th to 25th May. This vibrant, nationwide celebration highlights our rich natural heritage and…

National Volunteering Week 2025: Building Community Together

Monday, 19 May 2025
National Volunteering Week

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

Monday, 12 May 2025
wellbeing

What Ireland Builds Today Will Shape Tomorrow

Monday, 12 May 2025
Affordable housing

Fossil fuel subsidies rose to €4.9 billion in 2023

Thursday, 8 May 2025
Fossil Fuel Subsidies 2023

Electoral Commission Publishes Landmark Oversight Report on Ireland’s Electoral Registers

Monday, 5 May 2025
Oversight Report on the Electoral Registers