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...
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...
🎙️#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.
