Join Social Justice Ireland online, Wednesday 2nd July @ 12 noon to hear and discuss our policy proposals which would lead towards a fairer, more just society as #Government plans its first Budget of a new term. #webinar Register here - us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Coalition 2030 was at the Oireachtas EU Affairs Committee yesterday to discuss the #SDGs and how Ireland can lead on the #SDGs during its EU Presidency. 🌍 A key moment to drive sustainable development at home and across the EU. #Ireland4SDGs #EUPresidency

#PodcastAlert: Integration through Arts & Culture with Mamobo Ogoro, CEO & Founder of GORM. We talk about belonging, culture, integration, community, story, and journeying from tolerance to acceptance! Listen here - podbean.com/ew/pb-b639g-18…

Ireland’s first National Climate Risk Assessment is here — and it's a wake-up call. EPA Ireland identifies 115 risks across all sectors of our economy, society, and environment. 43 are deemed significant risks and demand urgent action. Read more - socialjustice.ie/article/nation…

Just two more days to go! Join us for the launch of Budget Choices this Wednesday, 2nd July at 12 noon. Not registered yet? We’d love to have you with us, register here - us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Just one more day to go! We are hosting Budget Choices 2026 launch. Make sure to attend it tomorrow at 12 noon. Not registered yet? We’d love to have you with us, register here - us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Budget Choices 2026 is here! Fully-costed budget packages across 12+ policy areas—#health, #housing, #education, welfare, #sustainability & more. Includes practical revenue-raising proposals too. Explore the full proposal and watch the launch here: socialjustice.ie/publication/bu…

Fairness must be at the heart of #Budget2026. #Ireland is wealthier than ever—yet: - 630,000 live in #poverty, 190,000 of whom are children - 15,500+ are in emergency accommodation It's time for a progressive Budget that delivers real change. Read more - socialjustice.ie/article/time-p…

Parliamentary Budget Office's paper on Social Insurance Fund flags key risks to its long-term #sustainability. As #Ireland faces demographic changes & economic fluctuations, we must rethink how we finance vital supports like pensions & #welfare. Read more: socialjustice.ie/article/challe…

Want to influence public policy for a more just & inclusive society? 🌍 Apply now for the MA in Social Justice and Public Policy (part-time, 2 years) at South East Technological University in partnership with Social Justice Ireland. 🗓️ Deadline: 15 August 2025 🔗 Learn more: setu.ie/courses/ma-in-…

We had the opportunity to present our Sustainable Progress Index 2025 before the Joint Committee on #EU Affairs Houses of the Oireachtas - Tithe an Oireachtais. We shared key findings, discussed #Ireland's progress on the #SDGs & highlighted where more ambition is needed. Watch here: oireachtas.ie/en/debates/deb…

🎙️ #PodcastAlert: SJI Seminars Ep.54 – Budget Choices 2026 Ireland is wealthier than ever, yet: - 630,000+ live in #poverty, of which 190,000 are children - 15,500+ in emergency #homelessness It’s time for a fair, ambitious #Budget. 🎧 Listen: podbean.com/ew/pb-7tsn2-18…

We were pleased to take part in yesterday's Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural & Community Development Houses of the Oireachtas - Tithe an Oireachtais, alongside our colleagues at The Wheel and Simon Communities of Ireland, to discuss our pre-budget priorities ahead of #Budget2026. Watch the discussion here!

In 2023, 94.5mil people across the #EU were at risk of #poverty or social exclusion, of these almost 1mil were in #Ireland. Children (under 18 yrs) accounted for almost 20mil of the EU total and 293,000 of that recorded for Ireland. Read our full analysis: socialjustice.ie/article/povert…

With living costs rising and income gaps widening, now is the time to act. #Ireland’s core social welfare rates fall short of what's needed for a life of dignity. A €25 weekly increase is essential to reduce #poverty & ensure #income adequacy. Read more: socialjustice.ie/article/increa…

On July 24, humanity will have used up all the natural resources #Earth can regenerate this year. We're living beyond our planet's limits and the consequences are growing. To protect our future, we must change how we live, consume, and produce. Read more - socialjustice.ie/article/earth-…

🎙️ #PodcastAlert: Benchmarking Social Welfare We have long advocated that #Government should commit to benchmarking core #socialwelfare rates to average earnings to protect vulnerable households. This 10 minute lesson explains why. Listen here: socialjusticeireland.podbean.com/e/205-sji-10-m…

We welcome the €34bn boost in the National Development Plan Review but this is just the first step. Clear plans are needed to address #infrastructure deficits & meet the needs of a growing population. Read more - socialjustice.ie/article/lack-d…

Loneliness isn’t just a feeling, it’s a public health issue. Affecting people of all ages, the toll on both #mental and #physicalhealth is profound—from heightened heart disease risk to worsening anxiety, depression, and even early mortality. Read more - socialjustice.ie/article/refram…