The signs of an economic wobble were already there - businesses not investing, top-end asking prices for houses trimmed. And now the US president is at it again, promising big tariffs on the EU.
Even though parental leave has personal, family and social benefits, only half of fathers take their two-week entitlement
The State’s new gaming regulator is preparing to start work, but experts still fear that gambling is becoming ingrained at younger ages
Pressure on housing has led the Government to introduce new legislation to clamp down on platforms such as Airbnb
Politics continues to stymie progress in key areas such as health, education and the environment
ESRI study links shortage of rental accommodation to lack of market turnover
Martina Lawless worked as a research economist with the Central Bank for ten years before joining the ESRI in 2015
Just a quarter of men take parent’s leave compared with two-thirds of women
‘Flat rate’ payment in Ireland means many fathers can’t afford to take time off work
With difficulty accessing welfare benefits, they cut spending on essentials such as food while getting into debt to survive
One in five migrants in Ireland is ‘income poor’, and 14.5% are at risk of poverty, compared with 11% of Irish-born residents, ESRI finds
The State will be central player in the US president’s tariffs forthcoming ‘gameshow’ – and the jeopardy will be real
ESRI study warns of ‘significant negative impact’ on economy from US tariffs and other protectionist measures
After 17 years of planning, almost no corner of the industry will be untouched by the new regime
While most children in the State continue to receive vaccines, there has been significant slip in uptake since 2020. This has consequences for us all, warn medical experts
Four–fifths have lower energy efficiency ratings and would cost up to €43,000 each to upgrade
As estimated housing requirement keeps increasing, there is little prospect of the crisis ending
Better public services, more widely available benefits and lower housing costs in Northern Ireland provide better protection to children in poverty, ESRI report indicates
Rapid growth in highly paid multinational jobs has put significant upward pressure on housing prices
Hub capable of attracting multinationals and boosting our competitiveness could mirror facilities such as Level 39 in London and Station F in France
New study finds Irish households on average need 45% of disposable weekly income, after housing costs, to cover basic expenditure
Cash is king but most people will need to borrow to fund a new car purchase so what are the merits of the different options?
Being married, widowed, or divorced is associated with a ‘significantly’ lower length of stay
Number of registered private tenancies increased by 8.4% to 236,198
Number of employment inspectors have ‘raised concerns’ about the effectiveness of enforcement efforts, report says
Inflation has fallen back to target, but prices remain much higher than three years ago
This kind of house is attracting bids both from those seeking to move and from first-time buyers
Markets are already pricing in four more rate cuts between now and March
Banks still chastened by the crash are unlikely to offer such financing
Institute claims proposed tax is one of few ways policymakers could reduce cost of housing
Residential Tenancies Board to investigate findings of study into rent pressure zones
Some 55 per cent of final year students availing of private tuition to boost chances of accessing university
As key services in education, health, housing and transport struggle with increasing demand, plans are being devised to deal with pressures from rising immigration and people living longer
Housing Delivery Oversight Executive recommended by Housing Commission would exist for five years and have the power to tackle barriers to housing supply
Former asylum seekers who now have status to remain in Ireland told they must leave State accommodation by July 5th
About half the State’s annual corporate tax take – €12 billion – is now classified as windfall
ESRI warns Ireland needs to keep attracting migrants to maintain economic growth
Generous budget measures, over and above the Government’s 5 per cent spending rule, could trigger overheating dynamics, regulator says
Think tank had called central bank’s move to ease mortgage limits ‘premature’
Children living in cold, damp and overcrowded homes have ‘much poorer’ outcomes
Teachers are responsible for imparting knowledge and skills that are essential for people to succeed in life
State think tank reports widespread misunderstanding of how food choices matter to climate
Ireland has high proportion of all-boys and all-girls schools in comparison to other European countries
Study explores equality impact of pandemic on labour market, comparing situations pre- and post-pandemic
Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien says new planning Bill will be delivered before the summer recess ‘come hell or high water’
We do not have the scale of public and private investment in infrastructure to move towards greener energy and more sustainable lifestyles
Irish people’s positivity towards immigrants has declined in recent years, particularly between June and November 2023, according to ESRI study
Young men almost five times more likely to watch pornography than young women, according to research
Regulatory changes following financial crash mean banks are not lending enough to house-buyers, officials tell Oireachtas committee
Members of the think tank due before Oireachtas Committee on Budgetary Oversight to discuss ‘the present economic and fiscal situation’
Surge in inflation and consecutive ECB interest rate hikes had less than expected impact on consumer behaviour
Contrary to the misconception, the State can support enterprise and prioritise social justice. The two are symbiotic
On the Government side, the agreement will not break the bank
State aiming to build 33,000 homes annually, Scotland 110,000 by 2032, and England targeting 180,000 a year, says report
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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