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New ESRI research finds the 2012 Intreo job activation reforms had no impact on the probability of jobseekers entering education, training or employment placements

Intreo reform had little impact on Live Register - ESRI

Intreo one-stop-shop unemployment services introduced six years ago made no difference to the rate of people moving into jobs within a year compared to the previous regime, a new study shows.

Business • 29 Mar 19

The report found that 14% of families fell into arrears on their utility bills

ESRI report into effect of recession on families

The household income of two-thirds of families fell during the recession, with almost one in ten families falling into arrears on their mortgage or rent payments.

Ireland • 21 Feb 19

Students reported feeling additional pressure to opt for higher level papers as a result of the changes

Leaving Cert changes widen gap among students - ESRI

Changes to the Leaving Certificate grading system have led to a widening of the achievement gap between disadvantaged or DEIS and other schools, an initial assessment by the ESRI has found.

Education • 17 Jan 19

A large increase in housing output will require a large increase in bank lending

More immigrant workers needed to build houses - ESRI

The Economic and Social Research Institute says the low level of unemployment in Ireland means solving the housing shortage will require large numbers of immigrant building workers.

Ireland • 21 Nov 18

ESRI eyes GDP growth of 4.8% for this year

ESRI eyes economic growth of 4.8% for this year

The Economic and Social Research Institute has predicted the country's GDP will grow by 4.8% this year, following growth in the Irish economy of 7.8% last year.

Business • 22 Mar 18

Around a fifth of students are anxious about making new friends and miss their primary school friends

Positive reinforcement important to school transition

Children who receive positive feedback and frequent praise from their second-level teachers settle in better after the transition from primary school, while those who are reprimanded more often lose confidence in their ability to do schoolwork.

News • 19 Oct 17

ESRI report says the construction sector 'is set to assume a growing importance in the domestic economy over the medium term'

Construction growth could overheat economy - ESRI

An expected increase in construction-related activity over the next two years will lead to a consistent fall in unemployment, however, too much growth in the sector could lead to the economy overheating, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute.

Business • 23 Mar 17

The report concludes that education is key to improving the employment and living circumstances of Travellers

'No surprise' in ESRI report on Travellers

The Irish Traveller Movement has said the findings of a report published by the Economic and Social Research Institute come as no surprise to them.

News • 17 Jan 17

ESRI says economy will grow by 3.5% in 2017, down from its earlier prediction of 3.8%

ESRI downgrades its economic outlook for 2017

The Economic and Social Research Institute has downgraded its outlook for the economy because of the threat posed by a hard Brexit.

Business • 15 Dec 16

The ESRI says there is potential to build universal primary care from the existing tax-financed system at relatively low cost

ESRI suggests options for universal health care

A report from the Economic and Social Research Institute has found that setting up a new purchaser of public hospital care, separate to the Health Service Executive, may help towards achieving universal healthcare.

News • 16 Jun 16