This section of our National Social Monitor: The Future Starts Now: Policies for the Next Generation looks briefly at taxation and young people.
Increasing the…
Carers Week 2026, taking place from 8th to the 14th June, shines a spotlight on the carers who support family members, friends, and neighbours every day. Across Ireland, the week recognises the…
We launched our socio-economic review for 2026 on Monday, 27th April 2026. This socio-economic review for 2026 presents ideas and proposals which would enable Ireland to respond to current…
The Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2026–2030 has been launched, setting out an ambitious five-year strategy to reduce poverty, tackle inequality, and improve participation across Irish society. The…
This section of our National Social Monitor: The Future Starts Now: Policies for the Next Generation looks briefly at rural issues for young people.
Transport…
The Central Statistics Office have published Well-being - Survey on Income and Living Conditions (SILC) 2025 and report that in 2025, 26.5 per cent of respondents reported high levels of overall…
Lisa Oelschlegel is the Coordinator of the Alternatives to Violence Project in Ireland, where she supports volunteers delivering workshops in Irish prisons on conflict transformation and…
Ireland's population is increasingly urban, yet a significant share of residents remain rooted in rural communities. The CSO's Urban and Rural Life in Ireland 2025 report offers a…
According to a recent publication from the Central Statistics Office, Residential Vacancy Based on Metered Electricity Consumption 2024, 70,149 dwellings recorded very low levels of electricity…
In May 2026, the European Commission unveiled its first-ever Anti-Poverty Strategy, marking a major step in addressing one of Europe’s most persistent social challenges. With around 93 million…
