ESRI research finds significant 'migrant wage gap' A new study by the ESRI has found a significant "migrant wage gap" exists, with people from East Europe particularly affected, earning 40% less per … Ireland • 19 Jan
ESRI identifies pros and cons of universal basic income The possible future introduction of a universal basic income would have both positive impacts and drawbacks, according to a new study from the Economic and … Ireland • 20 Dec 22
ESRI expects economy to grow at 'reduced pace' in 2023 The Economic and Social Research Institute expects the economy to grow "at a significantly reduced pace" next year given the likelihood of recession in overseas … Business • 15 Dec 22
North South interconnector would lead to efficiencies The long-planned North South electricity interconnector between the Republic and Northern Ireland would lead to "a more efficient transmission of electricity" on the island of … Business • 12 Dec 22
House prices could fall 12% if more homes built - ESRI The Economic and Social Research Institute has found that if housing output was increased by 10,000 units a year, house prices could fall by 12%. Business • 09 Dec 22
Big productivity gap between south and north - ESRI Productivity levels per worker in Ireland two years ago were 40% higher than in Northern Ireland, a new analysis has found. Business • 28 Nov 22
ESRI predicts economic growth of 4.1% in third quarter The Economic and Social Research Institute has forecast that growth in the domestic economy, as measured by Modified Domestic Demand (MDD), declined from an annual … Business • 28 Oct 22
Residential property market may be 'overvalued by 7%' The ESRI has warned that the residential property market in Ireland may be overvalued by over 7%. Business • 06 Oct 22
Mortality rates fall but inequality 'a concern' - ESRI Research by the ESRI has found that while mortality rates have fallen substantially over time in Ireland, inequalities between different groups in the population remain … Health • 15 Sep 22
ESRI says 43% of households may be in 'energy poverty' The Economic and Social Research Institute said it estimates that 43% of households could now be in energy poverty. Ireland • 02 Sep 22
Electricity customers may be charged more from 5-7pm Electricity supply companies may be charged more for their customers to use electricity between the hours of 5pm to 7pm. Ireland • 19 Aug 22
ESRI: Retrofitting homes main driver of heat pump costs Demand for electric heating, driven by an increased use of heat pumps, will see generation costs rise by as much as 46%, a new study … Environment • 03 Aug 22
Hospitals may need thousands more staff within 13 years Ireland's public acute hospitals may need up to 15,500 more staff within 13 years, according to a new ESRI report. Health • 26 Jul 22
Investment by SMEs suffered during pandemic - ESRI The number of small and medium sized firms investing here and the level of investment both dropped in 2020 relative to 2019, indicating the COVID-19 … Business • 12 Jul 22
Economy to continue growing strongly this year - ESRI The economy will continue to grow strongly this year based on the performance of multinational companies in Ireland, according to the Economic and Social Research … Business • 23 Jun 22
Pandemic impacted young adults' mental health - ESRI The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in poorer mental health amongst young adults, according to research carried out by the Economic and Social Research Institute. Coronavirus • 20 Jun 22
Taoiseach says Budget to focus on rising cost of living Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said October's budget would be the most comprehensive way the Government will deal with rising inflation and cost of living increases. Ireland • 16 Jun 22
ESRI: More women in the workplace would reduce poverty Increasing female labour force participation and spending more on benefits targeting children would decrease poverty, according to a study by the ESRI. Ireland • 14 Jun 22
Preparing October's Budget will be 'complex' - Donohoe Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has said that the preparation of October's Budget will be complex and challenging. Business • 10 Jun 22
54% of renters receive support for housing costs - ESRI The percentage of households renting in Ireland rose from 18% to 29% over the past 20 years and just over half of those renting are … Business • 26 May 22
Rents rise 9% for new tenancies in last quarter of 2021 Rents for new tenancies nationally rose by 9% in the last three months of last year when compared to the same period a year earlier, … Ireland • 27 Apr 22
ESRI says rent pressure zones were successful A report by the Economic and Social Research Institute has found that Rent Pressure Zones have been successful in limiting rent inflation. Business • 12 Apr 22
ESRI to work on latest phase of bank switching campaign The Economic and Social Research Institute's Behavioural Research Unit has been contracted to carry out an experimental research project that will focus on the behavioural … Business • 04 Feb 22
Report highlights sharp decline in British-Irish trade The share of British goods as a proportion of our total imports declined from 23% in 2015 to just above 7% last year, according to … Business • 21 Dec 21
ESRI predicts economy will grow by 14% this year Growth in the economy this year will be "robust" and "unprecedented", according to the Economic and Social Research Institute. Business • 16 Dec 21
