It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Sr Brigid Reynolds, co-founder and former joint CEO of SJI. Sr Brigid’s life and work serve as an example of dedicated commitment to human dignity, social justice and the common good. www.socialjustice.ie/article/stat...

Christmas Wishes The offices of Social Justice Ireland are closed from the 24th December 2025 until the 5th January 2026. We wish all our friends, members, supporters and colleagues a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. Stay safe.

Future Forty Demographic trends examines forces driving population shifts in #Ireland. A rising old-age dependency ratio increases pressure on public finances, with higher costs for pensions, healthcare & social services. We must plan now. Read more - www.socialjustice.ie/article/demo...

Future forty report notes that long-term changes to #Ireland’s existing climate, as well as the increased frequency of extreme weather events, will likely cause ongoing #economic damage that will require a response from the State. Read more - www.socialjustice.ie/article/futu...

This #podcast episode is a chance to listen back to the webinar launch of Poverty Focus 2025, which examines the nature and experiences of #poverty in #Ireland. This year we pay particular attention to impact of #costofliving pressures. Listen here - www.socialjustice.ie/article/soci...

Wellbeing: Measuring What Matters 2025 provides an independent assessment of wellbeing in #Ireland. The report finds that while Ireland has made progress in several dimensions of wellbeing, deep #inequalities still persist. Read more - www.socialjustice.ie/article/desp...

The 2025 enforced deprivation figures from @csoireland.bsky.social show that over 807,800 people still struggle to achieve a basic standard of living, including almost 236,000 children, revealing the impact of rising costs on peoples’ daily lives. Read more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/more...

Acc. to the recent PPN Snapshot of the year 2024 by @deptrcdg.bsky.social, over 20,000 organisations were members of PPN and 834 PPN reps were elected across 341 committees in 2024.A decade of giving communities a real voice in local decision-making. Read more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/ppn-...

We invite you to the launch of #Wellbeing: Measuring What Matters on Wednesday 10 December @ 1pm online. This report provides an independent assessment of wellbeing in #Ireland. Huge thanks to @coalition2030.bsky.social for supporting this project. Register here: www.socialjustice.ie/event/wellbe...

Homelessness remains one of the most urgent and visible consequences of Ireland’s housing crisis. The new housing plan introduces welcome measures to address homelessness, many of which reflect our long-standing recommendations. Read more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/home...

#PodcastAlert - Aoife Ní Lochlain, Policy and Advocacy Manager at the Irish Environment Network (@irishenvnet.bsky.social) on Aviation and Fairness in Climate Policy: The Case for Making Flying Pay. Listen here: www.socialjustice.ie/article/soci... #climatepolicy #ClimateCrisis #COP30 #aviation

The rapid increase in prices that emerged from mid-2021, whilst slowing, continues to persist. In #Poverty Focus 2025, we look at on the nature & experiences of poverty in #Ireland, with a focus on the impact of ongoing cost of living pressures. Read more - www.socialjustice.ie/article/cost...

The Government has published the new #housing plan with a recognition that having a place to call home is one of the most basic and important need in life. This is a sentiment SJI strongly shares. But does the plan actually deliver on this recognition? Read more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/does...

Social Justice Ireland invites you to the launch of #Poverty Focus 2025 on Monday 24th November @ 1pm online. Register here - www.socialjustice.ie/event/povert...

Social Justice Ireland invites you to the launch of #Poverty Focus 2025 on Monday 24th November @ 1pm online. Register here - www.socialjustice.ie/event/povert...

The newly published plan Delivering Homes, Building Communities 2025 – 2030, lays out the government’s strategy to tackle the #HousingCrisis. This article outlines the main commitments, targets, and reforms the Government has proposed. Read more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/deli...

#PodcastAlert: Our Research and Policy Analyst Michelle Murphy briefly sets out what #COP30 is all about and what outcome is hoped for. Listen here: socialjusticeireland.podbean.com/e/217-sji-in...

The Climate Inequality Report 2025 from the World Inequality Lab argues that the #climate crisis and wealth (and ownership) #inequality are intimately connected and that effective climate policy must account for who owns what. Read more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/who-...

Tricia Keilthy, Head of Policy @ombudsmanireland.bsky.social highlighted a child rights perspective on #care — the State’s responsibility to protect and support all children. Rising child poverty, children living in emergency accommodation & direct provision remain urgent issues.

Elaine Teague @disabilityfed.bsky.social highlighted the need to rethink how we define #care & support. Support is a right — care is built on relationships. People with disabilities ask for support, not care. A whole-of-society approach, inclusion & co-design are key to independent living.

At the panel discussion of our social policy conference, Clare Duffy @carersireland.bsky.social called for renewed ambition for #carers — a cohesive, united voice to champion real progress. Carers deserve adequate income, respite & true recognition of the vital work they do. #care

At our #Care in a Changing World policy conference, @asiamireland.bsky.social CEO & Founder Adam Harris stressed the need to support both #autistic people & #carers together — protecting progress, improving access, tackling barriers & future-proofing autism supports amid demographic change.

While the positive impacts of #care are well known, Dr. Sarah Donnelly, Associate Professor of Social Work @ucddublin.bsky.social @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social, highlights another side — the #wellbeing of carers themselves. Her presentation explores balancing the rights of carers & those they care for.

Jacek Barszczewski, Health Policy Researcher @oecd-ocde.bsky.social, notes challenges for #Ireland’s long-term #care system: - Fragmented legislation - Weak integration with hospitals - Limited requirements for home care providers

Jacek Barszczewski, Health Policy Researcher @oecd-ocde.bsky.social, shares insights on #Ireland in the OECD Landscape of Long-term Care Systems. Ireland’s strength lies in its generous public social protection — with over 90% of care costs for older people (65+) publicly funded.

Marianna Baggio @eurofound.europa.eu outlines key policy considerations for tackling undeclared & undervalued #care work.

Next presenter at our Social Policy Conference - Care in a Changing World, Marianna Baggio, Research Officer at @eurofound.europa.eu, shares key insights on undeclared #care work in the EU. Around 1/3 of workers in the care sector are undeclared, rising to nearly 70% in direct household employment.

Improving wages, guaranteeing stable contracts, and investing in training are essential to recognise #care as skilled, socially vital work and to ensure both workers and those they care for can thrive.

Susanne Rogers, Policy and Research Analyst, @socialjusticeire.bsky.social highlights how the high cost & scarcity of formal #care in #Ireland make it unaffordable for many, deepening inequalities & straining working families.

Conor J. Crowley, Statistician, @csoireland.bsky.social sets the scene at SJI’s Social Policy Conference 2025: #Care in a Changing World sharing key stats on population and demographic trends. #Ireland’s future demography: ➡️ Rapid population growth ➡️ More older age groups ➡️ Rising dependency rates.

Top 1% of global wealth-holders are responsible for roughly 41% of emissions tied to ownership of capital Not just what they consume, but what they own. www.socialjustice.ie/article/who-... #ClimateJustice #WealthInequality #WhoOwnsThePlanet #SustainableFuture

Future Forty sets out projections across more than 2,000 scenarios, covering tax revenue, public spending, deficits and national debt. These projections are intended to guide long-term policy choices. socialjustice.ie/article/futu...

Poverty & climate hazards aren’t separate issues. They’re deeply intertwined. New global index shows that 1.1 bn people live in acute multidimensional poverty & 80% of them also face at least one major climate hazard. www.socialjustice.ie/article/over...

Join us for our 2025 Annual Social Policy Conference to hear from experts on the future of care in Ireland. Date: 12th November 2025 Register here: www.socialjustice.ie/event/annual...

#PodcastAlert Steven O’Connell, Founder of Football Cooperative, chats with us about the power behind a game of #football and how it is changing lives. Listen here - socialjusticeireland.podbean.com/e/steven-oco...

The findings of recent research report from @eurofound.europa.eu underline that polarisation is not inevitable. It is shaped by socio-economic conditions, institutional performance, media ecosystems, and democratic formats. Read more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/pola...

#Ireland remains on Tier 2 Watchlist in the 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report, as the government does not fully meet the minimum standards for #eliminatingtrafficking but is making significant efforts. Read more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/irel...

Libraries play a vital role in empowering communities and fostering lifelong learning. They’re not just about books — they’re hubs of connection, inclusion and opportunity. Read more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/vita...

In this episode of our #podcast, Matthew Donoghue presents his paper on Enhancing Participation in Local Democracy? Opportunities and Challenges via Public Participation Networks. Listen here: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-3etjf-...

Ahead of the election, listen back to our conversation with Fionnaigh Connaughton-O’Connor from Dublin Adult Learning Centre about the Active Citizenship Voter Education programme — why it’s needed and how it’s empowering adults to use their vote: socialjusticeireland.podbean.com/e/181-sji-in...

The Eurofound report Unequal Wealth paints a clear picture: wealth in the EU is very unevenly distributed, more so than income. #Housing is a double-edged sword — a key asset, but one that also reinforces disparity. Read more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/uneq...

#Budget2026 gives worrying indications of this govt’s priorities in the coming years. Govt has prioritised an election promise made to the hospitality sector over commitments made to vulnerable groups- carers, children & households in #poverty. Read more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/budg...

The Community Sport Facilities Fund has invested over €1.4 billion in local sports infrastructure across #Ireland as of 2023. We commend this progress and call for more playgrounds & subsidised sports centres to boost participation for all. Read more: socialjustice.ie/article/comm...

New soundbite podcast from my recent interview with Michelle Murphy from @socialjusticeire.bsky.social on @nearfm.ie: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN4f...

🎙️#PodcastAlert SJI Interviews: We chat with Dearbháil Lawless, CEO of AONTAS, on the power of Adult & Community Education. She shares what it means for people & communities, and highlights AONTAS latest campaigns & research. Listen here: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-psf23-...

Cost of Living pressures push #livingwage to €15.40 per hour in 2025/26 according to the Living Wage Technical Group. The increase is driven by higher rents, food, home energy and insurance costs. Find out more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/cost...

Join us as we present our analysis and critique of #Budget2026. 🗓️ Wednesday, 8th October ⏰ 11am 📍 Buswells Hotel, Dublin 2 Be part of the conversation on how Budget 2026 impacts people and communities. Register here: www.socialjustice.ie/event/launch...

Broadening the tax base in #Budget2026 can act as a countercyclical buffer to address economic risks such as overheating, and generate more sustainable, recurring revenue sources to fund investment and address the underlying fiscal deficit. Read more: socialjustice.ie/article/broa...

Indexing welfare rates to wages is key to tackling #childpoverty. Our analysis shows why aligning income supports with earnings is central to delivering on child poverty commitments. Read more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/inde...

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