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A nine year ESRI study found that lone parent families faced a higher risk of economic vulnerability in that period (Stock image)

Lone parents at risk of economic vulnerability - study

Becoming a lone parent increases the risk of economic vulnerability - which is measured on low income, material deprivation and financial stress - according to the Economic and Social Research Institute.

Ireland • 09 Oct 24

The ESRI warned the withdrawal of cost-of-living measures may increase the risk of poverty for pensioners and the disabled

Budget 2025 will not reduce overall poverty levels - ESRI

The average household will make small gains from Budget 2025, but it will not reduce overall poverty levels, according to an analysis by the Economic and Social and Research Institute.

Budget 2025 • 04 Oct 24

The levy is due to take effect from February next year

Govt intends to resolve zoned land tax in time for Budget

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said the "intention" is to have the residential zoned land tax issue resolved in time for next week's Budget and for the tax to be introduced.

Business • 26 Sep 24

The study found that demand for new entrants in AI, automation and blockchain-related jobs is being met in the medium-term

Graduates meeting demand to fill tech related jobs - ESRI

Universities are meeting employer demands for new graduates to fill artificial intelligence, automation and blockchain-related jobs, according to new research from the ESRI.

Business • 18 Sep 24

The report said those experiencing low income or material deprivation are less engaged in civic participation

230,000 children experiencing material deprivation - ESRI

Around 230,000 children are currently estimated to experience material deprivation, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute.

Ireland • 05 Sep 24

91 companies with 65,000 employees have signed the charter since 2022.

Female representation rises in financial services sector

Female representation on the boards of financial services firms rose to 39% at the start of this year, from 35% in 2022.

Business • 11 Jul 24

The ESRI said 35,000 to 53,000 new dwellings will be needed per year based on projected population growth

Up to 53,000 new dwellings needed per year - ESRI

A new report from the ESRI shows that 35,000 to 53,000 new dwellings will be needed annually based on projected population growth scenarios.

Ireland • 02 Jul 24

ESRI research found that the reforms are progressive, affecting high income households more than low-income households

Increase to poverty rates from pension reforms - ESRI

Government plans to increase PRSI to fund the State pension will lead to a slight increase in poverty rates, as those in the most affected age cohort are also those most likely to have dependent children, according to the ESRI.

Ireland • 12 Jun 24

Today's ESRI research shows that those who learned about greenwashing tactics reported being more willing to engage in climate action

Consumers struggle to identify 'greenwashing' in ads

New research shows that consumers struggle to distinguish between genuine environmental claims made in ads and "greenwashed" ones that mislead on how environmentally friendly a product or business is.

Business • 31 May 24

The study of 1,200 people found many try to reduce their emissions but continue to misunderstand the impact of their behaviours (file image)

People unaware how choices impact climate change - ESRI

Many people do not understand how choices they make affect climate change, especially when it comes to food and transport, according to a new study from the Economic and Social Research Institute.

Ireland • 09 May 24

The research compared trends in household size between 2005 and 2021

Ireland a 'clear outlier' with large households - ESRI

Ireland is a "clear outlier" in having larger households than other European countries, the Economic and Social Research Institute has said.

Ireland • 01 May 24

The study found that the difficulties accessing employment and education were largely due to a lack of English language proficiency (file image)

Language barriers for Ukrainians to get work - study

Language barriers are among the challenges faced by displaced Ukrainians in Ireland when it comes to trying to access employment and education.

Business • 25 Apr 24

Findings show that employment rates rose for almost all groups analysed post-pandemic

Covid-19 supports stabilised labour market - study

Employment and social welfare supports during the Covid-19 pandemic helped to stabilise the labour market but inequalities persist, according to a new study.

Business • 24 Apr 24

30% of sales at Irish enterprises come from e-ecommerce activities, compared to 20% in the EU and euro area, new ESRI research has found

E-commerce activities make up 30% of sales at Irish firms

Irish enterprises perform relatively well compared to European peers when it comes to digital commerce, new research by the ESRI finds.

Business • 17 Apr 24

The report focuses on gender disparities in the labour market (Stock image)

Women more likely than men to be in low paid jobs - ESRI

Women in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland are more likely than men to work in low paid jobs, according to a new study.

Business • 10 Apr 24

The ESRI expects inflation will fall to 2.3% this year

Incomes to resume growing as inflation falls - ESRI

The ESRI has upgraded its outlook for economic growth this year, amid falling inflation, an expected normalisation of exports and moderate expansion of the domestic economy.

Business • 27 Mar 24

Some 4,500 young adults were surveyed as part of the Growing Up in Ireland study

Over 60% of young men use online pornography - ESRI

A study into the use of pornography among young Irish adults has found 64% of young men use online pornography.

Ireland • 15 Mar 24

The report found that negative stereotypes of some disabilities may be used to justify prejudice (stock image)

More inclusivity may help combat ableism - report

More inclusive communities and workplaces may help combat prejudice and discrimination against disabled people, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute.

Ireland • 23 Jan 24

Housing is one area where the NDP projections are now considered out of date

NDP needs to expand but inflation limits options - ESRI

The scale of investment under the National Development Plan needs to be increased, because the projections underpinning it now underestimate future needs, new research has found.

Business • 12 Jan 24

The ESRI now expects the economy measured by GDP to shrink by 2.7% this year before bouncing back next year.

ESRI further downgrades economic growth forecast

The Economic and Social Research Institute has further downgraded its forecast for growth in the economy this year.

Business • 14 Dec 23

Two new rent pressure zones have been added

New tenants paying 18% more for rent than existing ones

New official data has shown for the first time that existing tenants are paying considerably less rent than those taking out new tenancies.

Business • 30 Nov 23

Anyone under the age of 18 must receive at least 70% of the full adult minimum wage

Majority of working youths paid above legal entitlement

A new study has found that while nearly three quarters of employees aged 15-19 years old could legally be paid a rate below the minimum wage, they actually get paid more.

Business • 02 Nov 23

Overall, the ESRI estimates the Budget package will increase household disposable income on average by 2% (file image)

ESRI: Lower earners gain proportionately more in Budget

The Economic and Social Research Institute has said Tuesday's Budget was "progressive", meaning lower income groups will benefit proportionately more than higher income groups.

Business • 12 Oct 23

The ESRI has cautioned against any cuts in taxes in the upcoming Budget that go beyond keeping pace with inflation

ESRI forecasts slowdown in Irish economy this year

A fall in exports and lower consumer spending in the face of higher inflation will lower the growth rate in the economy this year, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute.

Business • 04 Oct 23

The largest gaps between the rents paid by sitting and new tenants were found to be in the north-west, west and parts of the midlands.

ESRI: Existing tenants pay less rent than new tenants

Existing tenants pay markedly less rent than new tenants, a new study by the Economic and Social Research Institute has found.

Business • 20 Sep 23