Publications

National Social Monitor - An End to Child Poverty?

Monday, 4 September 2023

The establishment of a Child Poverty and Well-being Programme Office in the Department of the Taoiseach was a key step towards delivering on the Taoiseach’s commitment "to make Ireland the best…

Europe from Pandemic to Polycrisis - A review of the social situation in Europe

Monday, 31 July 2023

‘Europe from Pandemic to Polycrisis’ reviews the social situation in the 27 EU member states and makes some proposals and recommendations for a more sustainable and inclusive future. This report…

Budget Choices 2024

Monday, 3 July 2023

Budget 2024 should be guided by one core principle, that the measures adopted prioritise the protection of the most vulnerable groups in our society. Government must learn from the mistakes of…

Tracking the Distributive Effect of Budgets - 2023 Edition

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Tracking the Distributive Effects of Budget Policy - 2023 Edition

Each year, on the day after the annual Budget is announced, Social Justice Ireland produces an analysis and critique of that Budget. Included in that document is an assessment of the…

National Social Monitor: An End to Child Poverty? - Rural Development

Sunday, 11 June 2023

This section of our National Social Monitor: An End to Child Poverty? looks at issues of child poverty specific to rural Ireland.

This section of our National Social Monitor: An End to…

National Social Monitor: An End to Child Poverty? - Governance and Participation

Sunday, 11 June 2023

This section of our National Social Monitor: An End to Child Poverty? examines the need for social dialogue across all sections of society, including the young.

This section of our…

National Social Monitor: An End to Child Poverty? - Environment and Sustainability

Sunday, 11 June 2023

This section of our National Social Monitor: An End to Child Poverty? sets out the need for a Just Transition to ensure that children now and into the future do not have to live in damaging…

National Social Monitor: An End to Child Poverty? - Health

Sunday, 11 June 2023

This section of our National Social Monitor: An End to Child Poverty? looks at healthcare needs of children in Ireland and what can be done to improve the current situation.

This section…

National Social Monitor: An End to Child Poverty? - Income Distribution

Sunday, 11 June 2023

This section of our National Social Monitor: An End to Child Poverty? sets out policy proposals for income distribution that would impact on child poverty levels in Ireland.

This section of…

National Social Monitor: An End to Child Poverty? - Education

Sunday, 11 June 2023

This section of our National Social Monitor: An End to Child Poverty? looks at the education needs of children in Ireland and what can be done to improve the current situation.

This…