Socioeconomy

Demographic projections and implications for policy

Social Justice Ireland

Future Forty Demographic trends examines the forces driving population shifts in Ireland.  The report outlines how demographic trends will significantly impact Ireland’s economic and fiscal…

Future Forty: Climate Change and the Green Transition

Emissions

Future Forty, as part of its long term analysis, examines the potential long term impact of climate change and the green transition on Ireland’s economy and public finances in the years ahead. …

Social Justice Matters Podcast - Launch of Poverty Focus 2025

Social Justice Matters Podcast graphic

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…

More than 807,800 forced to go without in 2025

SILC Deprivation 2025

The 2025 enforced deprivation figures published by the Central Statistics Office show that over 807,800 people still struggle to achieve a basic standard of living, including almost 236,000 children…

Despite some improvements, deep inequalities in wellbeing persist

Wellbeing

‘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…

Wellbeing: Measuring What Matters 2025 Edition

Measuring what matters 2025

‘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…

Poverty Focus 2025

Poverty Focus 2025

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…

Cost of living increases continue to have a substantial impact on low income households and older people - Poverty Focus 2025

Cost of living

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

Future Forty

'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…

From Polarisation to Partnership: Strengthening Social Cohesion Across Europe

Cover of Eurofound Report

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…