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 2027 was announced, Social Justice Ireland produced the first comprehensive analysis of the Budget - taxation, welfare, education, housing and more.
ALONE and Social Justice Ireland believe that all individuals should be supported to age well in the community, and that this should be government’s overarching policy goal for an ageing…
Fairness and Changing Income Taxes: A context for Budget 2027 includes two examinations: (1) an assessment of the fairness of eight possible income taxation options, each with a full year cost of…
‘An End to Poverty in Europe?’ 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 2027 contains detailed, fully-costed Budgetary packages across more than a dozen policy areas including health, housing, education, welfare, sustainability and more; it also…
Social Welfare Rates: Budget 2027 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 2026. It also includes an assessment of how the gap between jobseekers and those on middle and very high…
The Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2026 passes to Ireland and presents a strategic and timely opportunity to strengthen the voice, agency, and inclusion of…
In 'Social Justice Matters: 2026 guide to a fairer Irish society' Social Justice Ireland presents a detailed analysis of a range of key matters which are central to social…
