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National Social Monitor The Future Starts Now: Policies for the Next Generation

National Social Monitor 2026 May

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…

Time for Government to put fairness first and deliver positive change

fairness

In the latest edition of Social Justice Ireland’s national social monitor, the think-tank outlines policies and proposals that would strengthen the voice, agency, and inclusion of young…

Social Justice Matters: 2026 guide to a fairer Irish society

Social Justice Matters 2026

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…

Measuring Progress 2026 – Economy Index

Measuring Progress: Sustainable Progress Index cover - image of Ireland with Sustainable Development Goals symbol and SJI logo in the centre.

The economy index of the Measuring Progress: 2026 Sustainable Progress Index combines SDG 8 (Good Jobs and Economic Growth) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure). Ireland ranks 6th…

Ireland Ranks 7th out of 14 EU countries on UN Sustainable Development Goals

Measuring Progress: Sustainable Progress Index cover - image of Ireland with Sustainable Development Goals symbol and SJI logo in the centre.

Ireland ranks 7th out of 14 comparable EU countries in this year’s Sustainable Progress Index, commissioned by Social Justice Ireland.  The index comprises three dimensions: economy,…

Sustainable Progress Index 2026

Measuring Progress: Sustainable Progress Index cover - image of Ireland with Sustainable Development Goals symbol and SJI logo in the centre.

The Sustainable Progress Index is a landmark annual report.  The findings can support and enhance the policy decisions of the Irish Government when it comes to progressing the…

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. …