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Sustainable Progress Index 2026

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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…

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

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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,…

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 - Steven O'Connell from the Football Cooperative - A community football health intervention for Men

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Steven O’Connell is the founder of Football Cooperative, an award winning social enterprise that places recreational football as a hook to bring men together to get active delivering positive health…

The Vital Role of Libraries in Empowering Communities and Fostering Lifelong Learning

lifelong learning

Libraries provide an important social and educational role in Ireland, with over 53.6 million visits between 2018 and mid 2023 by 765,000 registered members, 76 million items issued across 330 branch…

Community Sport Facilities Fund: Driving Sports Infrastructure Across Ireland

Invest in sports

A recent report from the Parliamentary Budget Office’s (PBO), "Community Sport Facilities Fund" (CSFF) provides a comprehensive overview of the CSFF’s operations, funding trends, and strategic…

National Social Monitor - Putting Fairness First: Delivering the Programme for Government

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The Programme for Government (PfG)- Securing Our Future, published in January 2025, outlines a series of commitments made by Government across a range of policy areas. Social Justice Ireland…