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…
The rapid increase in prices that emerged from mid-2021, whilst slowing, continues to persist. This poses particular challenges for low-income households. The cost of core essentials has risen…
'Future Forty - A Fiscal and Economic Outlook to 2065' has been published by the Department of Finance and it examines the long-term impacts of global megatrends and other structural shifts and their…
Published on the 16 October 2025, a new research report from Eurofound, 'Social cohesion and inclusive participation in a polarised Europe', offers a comprehensive 20-year lens on trends of…
The Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, published annually by the U.S. Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, evaluates how successful governments are meeting…
A new report by Eurofound examines wealth inequalities across EU Member States using data collected from the European Central Bank’s Household Finance and Consumption Survey (HFCS), covering…
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…
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 around…
A recent report from the WHO Commission on Social Connection, From loneliness to social connection: charting a path to healthier societies, has spotlighted a major but often overlooked…
A new paper from the Parliamentary Budget Office provides an overview of the Social Insurance Fund’s (SIF) operations, income and expenditure trends, and highlights key risks to its long-term…
