Socioeconomy

The Human Freedom Index 2025: A Global Picture of Liberty

HUMAN FREEDOM INDEX 2025 cover

The Human Freedom Index (HFI), co-published annually by Canada’s Fraser Institute and the U.S.-based Cato Institute, provides one of the most comprehensive comparative assessments of freedom in the…

Care in a Changing World - Conference

Conference 2025 Flyer

On Wednesday, 12th November 2025, Social Justice Ireland held our Annual Social Policy Conference. This year's Conference was on the theme 'Care in a Changing World'. Our 2025…

Social Europe in an Uncertain World

European Research Seriese 2025

 ‘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. The…

Social Europe in an Uncertain World

EU and Irish Flags

Persistently high poverty rates among children and older persons in the European Union should ring alarm bells for policymakers.  The ageing of Europe’s population, the fact that there are many…

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…