#PodcastAlert: Listen to Gillian Phelan, Head of Division, Digital Euro Unit @centralbankireland.bsky.social, as she chats with Susanne Rogers, our Research and Policy Analyst explaining what the digital euro is and what it will mean for consumers in #Ireland. www.socialjustice.ie/article/soci...

Launch of Social Justice Matters - 2026 guide to a fairer #Irish society Join us online at 11am on Monday 27th April, as we launch our annual socio-economic review that covers a suite of policy areas including income distribution, taxation, housing. Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Join us online on 27th April @ 11AM as we launch our annual socio-economic review Social Justice Matters - 2026 guide to a fairer #Irish society that covers a suite of policy areas including income distribution, taxation, housing, health & environment. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Fashion Revolution Week is a worldwide awareness campaign that takes place every year in April to promote transparency, sustainability, and ethics in the fashion industry. The theme for 2026 is "Conscious Fashion is a Collective Mission". Read more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/fash...

Join us online on 27th April @ 11AM as we launch our annual socio-economic review Social Justice Matters - 2026 guide to a fairer #Irish society that covers a suite of policy areas including income distribution, taxation, housing, health & environment. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

This year Ireland’s Earth Overshoot Day is on 14 April, a strikingly early point in the calendar highlighting country’s high level of resource consumption. Our dependence on fossil #fuels and #transport emissions play a major role in pushing the date earlier - socialjustice.ie/article/irel...

Listen to Prof. Charles M.A. Clark, St. John’s University, New York present his section on #GDP, #Wellbeing and Progress from our Annual Sustainable Progress Index 2026 - www.socialjustice.ie/article/soci...

The annual @worldhappiness.report examines how people worldwide rate their lives. This year’s is on young people, social media use, and happiness, looking at the common assumption that social media is to blame for fall in happiness, but is it indeed the case? www.socialjustice.ie/article/worl...

The research conducted by Policy Institute at King's College London @policyatkings.bsky.social demonstrates that unconditional cash transfers may provide a promising new approach to supporting young people leaving care. Read more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/cash...

The past decade was the hottest on record. #Greenhousegas are at levels not seen in hundreds of thousands of years & extreme weather is becoming the norm. We need urgent action now to cut emissions, adapt communities & protect vulnerable people & ecosystems. www.socialjustice.ie/article/eart...

Listen to Stephen Morrison, Policy Lead with @housingrightsni.bsky.social and Gareth Redmond, Research and Policy Officer with Threshold chat with Susanne Rogers about their joint all-island study of the private rental sector in #Ireland - socialjusticeireland.podbean.com/e/224-sji-in...

Our recent article examines the #Environment Index, which combines 7 SDGs including clean water & sanitation, affordable & clean energy, sustainable cities & communities. #Ireland ranks second to last among EU peers, indicating that significant challenges remain. www.socialjustice.ie/article/meas...

While Govt’s announcement on support packages to reduce #energycosts today should provide some relief, they won't fully resolve the challenges of vulnerable households. Govt must recognise that this is not a long term solution to energy poverty/arrears. #Ireland www.socialjustice.ie/article/blan...

This week’s article looks at the #Society Index of our Sustainable Progress Index — combining 8 #SDGs to measure social inclusion. #Ireland ranks 5th overall, with strong performance in education, health, reduced inequalities, and peace & justice. Read more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/meas...

The Winter Skills Bulletin 2025 offers valuable insights into Ireland’s ageing workforce at a time when policymakers, employers, and educators are increasingly focused on lifelong learning, skills development, and labour market participation. Read more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/olde...

In this episode of our #podcast, listen to @ciarannugent.bsky.social of NERI Institute as he discusses labour market outcomes for third level graduates in high-income EU countries, based on his paper from our 2024 Annual Social Policy Conference. Listen here: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-hjjvt-...

Just over 1 in 8 people were living in #poverty in 2025. Behind the data from @csoireland.bsky.social are real households struggling with rising costs for everyday essentials & shrinking purchasing power- & global energy volatility could push prices even higher. www.socialjustice.ie/article/risi...

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Our latest article looks at economy index from the 2026 Sustainable Progress Index. While headline figures may look strong, the data highlights important challenges around inequality and long-term resilience for economic sustainability. Read more - www.socialjustice.ie/article/meas...

Report by @ec.europa.eu's notes the multidimensional nature of poverty and emphasises that #poverty should be understood beyond income thresholds. We agree and believe that poverty reduction should be a national priority so everyone can live life with dignity. www.socialjustice.ie/article/addr...

Irish households are getting smarter about #onlinesecurity. New CSO Ireland @csoireland.bsky.social report shows more people are taking steps to protect their #data, from stronger passwords to better awareness of scams. Read more - www.socialjustice.ie/article/iris...

Listen to the latest episode in our SJI Interview Series, where we speak with Ber Grogan, Executive Director of @simoncommunity.bsky.social, and Carol Baumann, CEO of the Galway Simon Community about their recent report, Older Adult #Homelessness in #Ireland - www.socialjustice.ie/article/soci...

Ireland ranks 7th out of 14 comparable EU countries in this year’s Sustainable Progress Index, commissioned by Social Justice Ireland. The index comprises 3 dimensions: #economy, #society and #environment. #SDGs #GlobalGoals #GlobalJusticeDay Read more - www.socialjustice.ie/article/irel...

Friday, 20 Feb 2026 is Global Justice Day. Join our panel of experts, online @ 12 noon, as we launch Measuring Progress: The Sustainable Progress Index 2026 reviewing Ireland's progress towards #SDGs and comparing that progress with our EU-14 peers. Register here - us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Care, rights & inclusion can’t stand still while the world changes. As inequality deepens and services strain, we need policies that centre dignity, recognise care as essential infrastructure, and make inclusion real. Read the Conference Proceedings here: www.socialjustice.ie/article/how-...

New episode of Social Justice Matters: Marianna Baggio discusses Out of the Shadows — exploring how we can better understand and formalise work and economic activity that often goes unseen. #care Listen here: www.socialjustice.ie/article/soci...

A fairer future needs a better way to measure progress. This alternative #wellbeing framework puts equality, public services, climate, and democratic participation at the centre — not just economic growth. Read more - www.socialjustice.ie/article/alte...

Ireland’s new #Wellbeing Framework risks missing the bigger picture. Focusing on averages hides #inequality, #poverty, and structural gaps that policy must address. A wellbeing approach only works if it measures everyone. Read more - www.socialjustice.ie/article/limi...

Friday, 20 Feb 2026 is Global Justice Day. Join our panel of experts, online @ 12 noon, as we launch Measuring Progress: The Sustainable Progress Index 2026 reviewing Ireland's progress towards #SDGs and comparing that progress with our EU-14 peers. Register here - us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Wealth #inequality is even more concentrated than income. According to World Inequality Report 2026 by @wid.world, top 10% of the world’s population now earn more than the bottom 90% combined. The bottom half earns less than 10% of total global income. Read more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/worl...

Dr. Naomi Feely, Policy Director, Children's Rights Alliance chats with Susanne Rogers, our Research and Policy Analyst about two recent documents related to measures tackling #ChildPoverty in #Ireland. Listen here - www.socialjustice.ie/article/soci...

Ireland’s social housing crisis is far bigger than official figures admit. New analysis shows demand is massively undercounted—leaving thousands invisible and unsupported. Policy can’t fix what it refuses to measure. Find out more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/true...

New analysis from the Human Freedom Index 2025 shows how liberty varies across countries — and where it’s under pressure. Personal, civil, and economic freedoms matter for wellbeing, democracy, and social justice. Read here - www.socialjustice.ie/article/huma...

The central message from the Roundtable on Migrations in Our Common Home’s latest policy brief is an #internationalprotection process that is fair, timely and humane is not only achievable, but also essential. Read here: www.socialjustice.ie/article/inte...

Prophetic Traditions of Social Justice A standalone MA module by SETU and SJI exploring prophetic traditions across faith and wisdom traditions — and how their insights inform contemporary social justice and public policy. Apply by 19 January Learn more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/setu...

Advocacy, Community Organising & Networking for Social Justice A standalone MA module by SETU & SJI focused on strategic thinking, planning & advocacy skills—applying practical tools to real-world social justice challenges. Apply by 19 January More info: www.socialjustice.ie/article/setu...

Economics and Social Policy This standalone MA module by South East Technological University & SJI helps learners understand the key concepts shaping social & economic policy — from policy-making processes to real-world outcomes. Apply by 19 January More info: www.socialjustice.ie/article/setu...

Applications are open to audit standalone modules from the MA in Social Justice & Public Policy with South East Technological University & SJI. Modules include economics, advocacy, community organising & social justice traditions. Apply by 19th Jan Details here: www.socialjustice.ie/article/setu...

Advocacy, Community Organising & Networking for Social Justice A standalone MA module by SETU & SJI focused on strategic thinking, planning & advocacy skills—applying practical tools to real-world social justice challenges. Apply by 19 January More info: www.socialjustice.ie/article/setu...

Prophetic Traditions of Social Justice A standalone MA module by SETU and SJI exploring prophetic traditions across faith and wisdom traditions — and how their insights inform contemporary social justice and public policy. Apply by 19 January Learn more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/setu...

Economics and Social Policy This standalone MA module by South East Technological University & Social Justice Ireland helps learners understand the key concepts shaping social & economic policy — from policy-making processes to real-world outcomes. More info: www.socialjustice.ie/article/setu...

Key findings from our latest European Research Series report — Social Europe in an Uncertain World show poverty remains a major challenge. 71.7 million people are living in #poverty across Europe (up from 2010) and 15.6 million are children Read more: www.socialjustice.ie/article/soci...

Applications are open to audit standalone modules from the MA in Social Justice & Public Policy with South East Technological University & SJI. Modules include economics, advocacy, community organising & social justice traditions. Details here: www.socialjustice.ie/article/setu...

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...