Taoiseach taps ESRI’s McQuinn as economic adviser
Economics professor Alan Ahearne had previously served as adviser to Micheál Martin
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US tariffs could cost Irish economy more than €18bn in lost trade
ESRI study warns of ‘significant negative impact’ on economy from US tariffs and other protectionist measures
Many special needs students struggle to access career advice at second level, finds study
Research tracks experiences of vulnerable young people and level of support offered by schools
How Covid changed me: ‘Remote working is second to none. I have kids, am stress-free and eat healthier’
For some the pandemic offered an opportunity to ‘shut the laptop and never look back’; for others it was a time of fear and vulnerability whose consequences are still being felt
Households of people with disabilities hit by extra costs and lower income
Up to 93% of household disposable income goes towards mitigating severe disability, report finds
‘It’s about women North and South learning about each other, learning about the grassroots issues in their communities’
Talk of a new Ireland is one thing, but it must focus on improving people’s lives to be worth anything, women declare in Longford
We have seen an increase in school refusals among older children
It’s vital to improve engagement with school, because childhood lasts a lifetime
Work was biggest factor in people’s risk-taking during Covid-19 pandemic, ESRI report finds
People aged over 60 were most socially active
Builders engaging senior counsel at outset of projects in anticipation of substantial legal challenges – Ifac
Economist Niall Conroy says ‘big step change’ needed to double number of homes being delivered
Northern businesses setting up firms in the Republic to benefit from lower corporation taxes
Some British-based companies increasingly reluctant to trade with Northern Ireland because of the paperwork challenges
Government not limited to its 303,000 housing target
Department responds to Davy estimate of need for up to 93,000 new homes a year
Human psychology: ‘Even being told you are old could affect things like blood pressure’
Research Lives: Dr Deirdre Robertson is a senior researcher at the behavioural research unit, ESRI
About 10% of people moving to Ireland in year to April 2024 were seeking international protection, research finds
Total number of 149,200 represents 5 per cent increase on previous year but includes those who would subsequently have moved on
Stronger economic growth in Republic has positive ‘spillover’ in North
New macroeconomic model highlights cross-Border dynamics between two economic
Second-hand home prices likely to jump 10% next year, Sherry FitzGerald expects
No end in sight for rising house prices as demand continues to exceed supply
Job permits hit record high amid surging demand for workers
Indian nationals top list of workers to secure permits to work in the Republic
Ireland’s economic future is bright, apart from a housing crisis, a sick health service and Donald Trump
A negative cost/price dynamic is alienating consumers and pushing many businesses to the brink
Renters and households with children most likely to have income that doesn’t match needs - ESRI
New study finds Irish households on average need 45% of disposable weekly income, after housing costs, to cover basic expenditure
Attitudes to Traveller and Roma people more negative among middle class than working class - study
Residents of affluent areas less comfortable with having Travellers as neighbours, ESRI reports finds
People see benefits of climate action but often prefer to keep status quo, research bulletin finds
ESRI pinpoints blockages to collective action in addressing climate crisis
The ‘will they, won’t they’ of government formation is like our very own Christmas rom-com
Your essential end-of-week politics catch up: Outside of coalition talks, other big story of the week was undoubtedly Eoin Hayes’s suspension from Social Democrats
ESRI again highlights regulator’s role in fanning house prices
Think-tank not backing off previous suggestion that loosening mortgage rules boosted the property market
Government may need to revise spending plans if Trump targets Irish pharma sector
ESRI highlights Ireland’s potential exposure to a more protectionist stance in Washington
The Irish Times view on the ESRI report: challenges in 2025
The next administration must not get caught in the headlights when looking at the risks ahead
Irish house prices overvalued by 10%, increasing risk of a ‘painful correction’, ESRI warns
Economic think tank cautions that increasing number of Irish households are carrying ‘elevated’ levels of mortgage debt
One in five people expect to pay mortgage in retirement, survey finds
Study by Royal London Ireland indicates almost a third do not expect to own a home outright by retirement
Households worse off over failure to peg tax and welfare changes to income growth - ESRI
Budget 2025 seen as ‘broadly progressive’ with lower income households benefiting more
Private sector unions should seek 7% pay increases next year, Ictu says
Remuneration hike would help make up for impact of inflation in previous years, union group claims
General election 2024: What are the issues in housing?
Housing is a central issue in this election, from building targets and government supports for prospective house buyers to rising rents and building defects
Grind schools are booming. Would they offer any advantage in a properly resourced education system?
Schools are a dense web of educational experiences and social relations. How well does the grind-school offering compare on this front?
Building small terraced homes could reduce construction costs, boost supply and lower prices for first-time buyers
Small terraced houses would be more affordable for one- and two-person households, but builders prefer to construct apartments or semi-detached homes because of higher profit margins
Explainer: How did the Government come up with its latest housing target of 50,500 new homes a year?
The Coalition did not want to set targets it could not meet within the duration of the current Government – although Ministers would likely contest this
With an election imminent, it is important party policies and manifestos are objectively costed and tested
Independent assessment of political proposals is an important safeguard for the voting public
Substantial increase in number of 13 year-olds diagnosed with disability over last decade - report
The most prevalent physical disability was found to be blindness or visual impairment (24.8%), followed by pain or difficulties breathing (19.1%), trouble doing physical activities (11.9%) and deafness/hearing impairment (2.5%)
Ageing population takes its toll on Ireland’s health system
With the proportion of elderly people increasing as the population rises, how will the country cope with the health implications of these changing demographics?
Not enough data being collected on integration of migrants into Irish society, European body says
European Migration Network says ‘clear need for more detailed and better quality data on migrants and their situation’
Regulatory delays can push electricity prices up 10%, says ESRI
Study stresses delays are separate from those of developers securing financing, or public opposition and planning appeals
Poverty risk far higher for lone parents, research finds
Economic and Social Research Institute conducted study over nine years
Budget likely to push more elderly and people with disabilities into poverty - ESRI
Child poverty rate will remain unchanged despite the child benefit lump sums
Will the Universal Social Charge become hostage to a bitter general election campaign?
The unpopular, post-crash tax may be targeted in an election arms race but pretending it can be abolished would be crazy
Acceleration in public spending is sustainable, ESRI says
Think tank assesses recent and planned hike in spending in the context of output
ESRI warns Government against delaying residential zoned land tax
Institute claims proposed tax is one of few ways policymakers could reduce cost of housing
New CSO survey to track lives of thousands of Irish babies
Between 15,000 and 16,000 families with a nine-month-old baby will be invited to take part
Almost a third of tenancies in Dublin had rent increases above RPZ limit
Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) study finds the national standardised average rent paid by new tenants is now €1,612 per month and highest in Co Dublin at €2,128 per month
Most Leaving Cert students availing of grinds but little evidence of gain for higher achieving students
Some 55 per cent of final year students availing of private tuition to boost chances of accessing university
Not enough zoned land in key areas to meet housing targets, says Goodbody stockbrokers
Goodbody estimates need for up to 60,000 units a year to deal with existing shortfall of supply and population growth.
Income inequality and child deprivation is fuelling disengagement from civic society
New ESRI research spotlights some of the root causes of poverty and why significant numbers no longer see the relevance of elections
Most people in Ireland support welcoming immigrants, survey suggests
Survey was conducted in July on behalf of the Migrants Rights Centre of Ireland
Burning coal, peat and wood is associated with poorer mental health, ESRI finds
Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter can also cause chronic disease and cancer
Homeowners’ sunny disposition towards solar
ESB Networks figures show that more than 100,000 homes are now selling green power back into the grid
Residential energy retrofits: Disruption a big factor in homeowners’ decisions – ESRI
‘Disruption and mess associated with home retrofit works cannot be avoided and, in some projects, can substantially impact on family life’
Irish hospital admissions due to hot weather projected to rise
ESRI analysis found increased hospitalisation on hot days, with circulatory and respiratory issues among most common
Solving the housing crisis requires new body empowered to clear blockages in system
Housing Delivery Oversight Executive recommended by Housing Commission would exist for five years and have the power to tackle barriers to housing supply
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