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Social Justice Matters

Social Justice Ireland
Social Justice Ireland
Sustainable Development Goals
Poverty
Future Generations Commission
Economic Inequality
Well-Being Frameworks
Loneliness
Household Budget Survey
Income Inequality
Intergenerational Fairness
Housing Crisis
Health Care
Decent Jobs
Ireland
Mental Health
Shorter Workweek
Accountability
Wales
Sustainability
Demographic Change

Social Justice Matters is a podcast from Social Justice Ireland. We are an independent justice advocacy think tank that advances the lives of people and communities through providing independent social analysis and effective policy development to create a sustainable future for every member of society and for societies as a whole.

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Dr. Naomi Feely is Policy Director with the Children's Rights Alliance.

She chats with Susanne Rogers about two recent documents related to measures tackling Child Poverty in Ireland.

Breaking the Cycle: New Measures in Budget 2026 to Address Child... more

In Poverty Focus we examine the nature and experiences of poverty in Ireland. Drawing on the available statistical evidence, we outline how poverty is measured, the value of the poverty line and consider many of the groups in our society who are most... more

Our 2024 Annual Social Policy Conference was on the theme of ' Managing Change to Build a Just Society'. Ireland is going through several major transitions, each of which is only going to deepen with time. While much is changing, many of the problems... more

The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or Conference of the Parties (COP) of the UNFCCC is the upcoming 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference, to be held in Belém, Brazil, from 10 to 21 November 2025.

Our research and policy anal... more

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 outcomes. Through a place based model, Football Coo... more

Our 2024 Annual Social Policy Conference was on the theme of ' Managing Change to Build a Just Society'. Ireland is going through several major transitions, each of which is only going to deepen with time. While much is changing, many of the problems... more

Dearbháil is the Chief Executive Officer of AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation. AONTAS is an all-island membership based advocacy organisation that was established in 1969. Dearbháil is a passionate advocate and educator who has taught ... more

John Barry is Professor of Green Political Economy in the Centre for Sustainability, Equality and Climate Action at Queens University Belfast.

John delivered his paper, 'Just transition: a conflict transformation approach' at our 2023 Annual Social ... more

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Dr. Naomi Feely
Policy Director for Children's Rights Alliance
Children's Rights Alliance
Episode: 220. SJI Interviews Ep.132: Dr. Naomi Feely, Children's Rights Alliance on 'Breaking the Cycle' and 'Breaking Silos, Building Futures' Reports on Child Poverty
Aoife Ní Lochlainn
Policy and Advocacy Manager at the Irish Environmental Network
Irish Environmental Network
Episode: 218. SJI Seminars Ep. 58: Aoife Ní Lochlain on Aviation and Fairness in Climate Policy: The Case for Making Flying Pay
Steven O'Connell
Founder of Football Cooperative
Football Cooperative
Episode: 216. SJI Interviews Ep.130: Steven O'Connell from the Football Cooperative - A community football health intervention for Men
Matthew Donoghue
Assistant Professor of Social Policy, with research interests in social citizenship, welfare state politics, and public participation.
University College Dublin
Episode: 215. SJI Seminars Ep 57: Matthew Donoghue on Enhancing Participation in Local Democracy? Opportunities and Challenges via Public Participation Networks
Dearbháil Lawless
CEO of AONTAS
AONTAS
Episode: 214. SJI Interviews Ep.129: Dearbháil Lawless on the power of Adult and Community Education
John Barry
Professor of Green Political Economy
Queen's University Belfast
Episode: 213. SJI Seminars Ep. 56: John Barry - Just transition: a conflict transformation approach
Anne Fitzgerald
CEO of Liffey Partnership
Liffey Partnership
Episode: 212. SJI Interviews Ep.128: Food Poverty in Ballyfermot and Cherry Orchard with Triona O'Sullivan and Anne Fitzgerald
Triona O'Sullivan
Health and Inclusion Programmes Manager
Liffey Partnership
Episode: 212. SJI Interviews Ep.128: Food Poverty in Ballyfermot and Cherry Orchard with Triona O'Sullivan and Anne Fitzgerald
William Welser IV
CEO and co-founder of Lotic AI
Lotic AI
Episode: 205. SJI Interviews Ep.125: William Welser IV - Can AI close the wealth gap?

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Suzanne Rogers
Research and Policy Analyst specialized in social justice issues.

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214. SJI Interviews Ep.129: Dearbháil Lawless on the power of Adult and Community Education
Q: What do we mean by community education in Ireland?
Community education involves learning programs offered in local community centers, focusing on accessibility and informal education without the pressures of formal qualifications.
219. SJI Seminars Ep.59: Poverty Focus 2025
Q: What does refundable tax credits mean and how does it work?
Refundable tax credits mean if you are on a low income and do not earn enough to access your full tax credit, there should be a refundable option that allows low-income households to benefit similar to businesses.
202. SJI Seminars Ep.51: Launch presentation of Social Justice Matters: a 2025 guide to a fairer Irish Society
Q: What should be happening on social welfare to improve conditions for vulnerable populations?
A realistic benchmark for social welfare should be set to provide for a basic basket of goods, and there needs to be a commitment to restoring social welfare support levels effectively.
202. SJI Seminars Ep.51: Launch presentation of Social Justice Matters: a 2025 guide to a fairer Irish Society
Q: What systemic changes would you recommend to address risky behavior in terms of borrowing?
Systemic change is necessary as individual knowledge cannot overcome the limitations of low income; adequate social welfare rates and financial support are crucial for low-income households.
208. SJI Seminars Ep.54: Budget Choices 2026
Q: Can you provide more information on the cost of disability payment?
The recommended cost of disability payment is based on those in receipt of disability allowance and invalidity pension, highlighting the need for a more sustainable support framework.

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2. Aoife Ní Lochlainn
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4. Matthew Donoghue
5. Dearbháil Lawless
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