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Time for Government to walk the walk not just talk the talk on emissions

Earth on Fire

Ireland’s track record on climate policy and meeting our national and international targets is lamentable to say the least.  Our greenhouse gas emissions are nearly 3 million tonnes over the…

More than 689,000 living in poverty in Ireland, over 200,000 are children

child poverty - 1 in 6 children

More than 689,000 people are living in poverty in Ireland, of which over 200,000 are children, despite some modest improvements in poverty and deprivation rates.

689,000 people in…

Government failing to deliver on all 5 Pillars of Housing Strategy

rebuilding ireland

Since the introduction of Rebuilding Ireland homelessness in general has increased by 59 per cent, family homelessness has increased by 55 per cent and homelessness among older people (aged 65+)…

Health for Everyone?

Health conditions have implications on one’s chances of leading a fulfilling and productive life. Yet, in the OECD countries, health inequality persists and severely impacts the goal of promoting…

Ireland's overall tax-take will remain inadequate in 2020

taxbase

Data accompanying Budget 2020 outlines Government’s plans for taxation and spending over the next 5 years (to 2024). Over that period, assuming the policies signalled by Government are followed,…

Social Justice Matters Podcast - Episode 3 - Basic Income: Radical Utopia or Practical Solution?

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In the latest edition of our podcast, Social Justice Matters, we revisit our Basic Income conference from 2016 to hear from Social Justice Ireland founders, Brigid Reynolds and Dr…

Ten trends shaping the Future of Work in Europe

The nature of work has always undergone profound changes, driven by technological progress, demographic shifts, labour market regulations, and macroeconomic fluctuations.  The European…

Calls for Submissions on a Sustainable Mobility Policy

environmental

The Department has also published an extensive range of background papers looking at various different aspects of sustainable mobility and setting out questions designed to help assist with…

The need for a new "ecological social paradigm" - President Higgins on Rethinking Economics

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Social Justice Ireland was delighted to attend the President's seminar on Rethinking Economics.  Featuring guest speakers Professor Mariana Mazzucato from University College…

Acknowledging policy progress

We have been analysing and critiquing the Government’s annual budget since 1988, outlining proposals in advance and providing detailed analysis when the Budget is announced. Since 2011 Social…