Ireland’s international protection system is at a critical juncture. Every year, thousands of people arrive seeking safety, protection, and a chance to rebuild their lives. From the moment they…
‘Social Europe in an Uncertain World’ reviews the social situation in the 27 EU member states and makes some proposals and recommendations for a more sustainable and inclusive future.…
‘Wellbeing: Measuring What Matters 2025’ provides an independent assessment of wellbeing in Ireland. Using indicators that reflect the lived experiences of individuals and communities, the…
In Poverty Focus we examine the nature and experiences of poverty in Ireland. Drawing on the available statistical evidence, we outline how poverty is measured, the value of the poverty line and…
Less than 24 hours after Budget 2026 was announced, Social Justice Ireland produced the first comprehensive analysis of the Budget - taxation, welfare, education, housing and more.…
Budget Choices 2026 contains detailed, fully-costed Budgetary packages across more than a dozen policy areas including health, housing, education, welfare, sustainability and more; it also…
As society undergoes significant transformations, such as demographic shifts, how we navigate these changes is crucial. ALONE and Social Justice Ireland believe that all individuals…
Social Welfare Rates: Budget 2026 outlines what maintaining adequate levels of social welfare rates in a budgetary context entails, and outlines the case for benchmarking core social welfare…
'Tracking the Distributive Effects of Budget Policy' complements our analysis of Budget 2025. It also provides further assessments of recent distributive choices:
a distributive…
The Programme for Government (PfG)- Securing Our Future, published in January 2025, outlines a series of commitments made by Government across a range of policy areas. Social Justice Ireland…
