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…
Despite low overall levels of taxation, and historically low effective income taxation rates, reductions in income taxation levels continue to be highlighted as a potential policy reform in pre-…
It is important that Budget 2027 should strategically approach taxation issues with the objectives of prudently using the available resources, continuing to build a fairer and more sustainable…
Cost of living challenges are an issue of adequate income. Households on fixed or low incomes are already fully stretched financially and have endured almost four years of increased costs in the…
‘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…
The findings of ‘An End to Poverty in Europe’ show that whilst economic trends may present a particular picture, an analysis of social trends across EU Member States shows that the lived experience…
In Ireland, the National Policy Framework for Children and Young People and the commitment to youth participation through structures such as Comhairle na nÓg and the EU Youth Dialogue provide a…
Budget 2027 offers an opportunity for the Government to reform some aspects of the current taxation system in the interests of enhancing fairness and sustainability. Below we outline a series of…
Social Justice Ireland welcomes the publication of the Summer Economic Statement and the outline of the fiscal parameters for Budget 2027 with an additional €8.5bn for additional…
Tom McDonnell is co-director of the Nevin Economic Research Institute and is based in the Dublin office. In addition to managing staff in the Dublin office he has co-responsibility for the NERI's…
