The Living Wage Technical Group, of which Social Justice Ireland is a member, has today published the updated Living Wage for 2025/26 of €15.40 per hour. The new rate…
Broadening the tax base in Budget 2026 can act as a countercyclical buffer to address economic risks such as overheating, and generate more sustainable, recurring revenue sources to fund…
The commitment from both An Taoiseach and the Minister for Social Protection to prioritise measures that would address child poverty in Budget 2026 is very welcome, as is the intention of…
Ireland’s fourth SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Week is taking place this year from 19 – 28 September 2025. September is a month for action and activity…
The OECD has published a policy coherence scan of Ireland and the SDGs. Policy coherence has been identified by the OECD as critical for integrated policymaking that leaves no one behind.…
A new report by the National Economic and Social Council (NESC) focuses on how to better connect people to a changing energy system so that it is just and inclusive. The report highlights how…
The first report of Ireland’s Just Transition Commission urges the Government to develop a bold and forward-looking strategy that places just transition at the heart of national climate action.…
In response to global trade uncertainty Government must focus on protecting the vulnerable and investing in social infrastructure. Changes to the global economy and trading uncertainty…
With a rapidly evolving economy and shifting workforce demands, Ireland’s approach to job creation and skills development will play a crucial role in shaping its future labour market. The…
Population projections indicate that Ireland’s population could reach 6.5 million by 2057 under a moderate scenario based on the 2022 Census. Within this expansion, a key demographic trend will…
