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Housing is one area where the NDP projections are now considered out of date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

The data is contained in the ESRI's latest Nowcast

ESRI estimates domestic economy grew by 3.5% in June

The domestic economy grew by around 3.5% in June when compared to the same month last year, according to a new estimate from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).

Business • 22 Aug 23

Minimum wage employees are more likely to work shifts with longer more unsocial hours

Minimum wage employees are often in lower quality jobs

Employees receiving the minimum wage are often in lower quality jobs, new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has found.

Business • 08 Aug 23

Housing market has created a chasm between generations

The ESRI's report on housing affordability and ownership contains a plethora of nuggets that different people will find interesting, each for their own unique reasons.

Business • 20 Jul 23

Just 15% of Irish residents typically spend more than a third of their income on housing (file image)

Just a third of adults under 40 are homeowners - ESRI

Ireland has one of the biggest gaps in home ownership between younger and older people in western Europe, a new study has found.

Ireland • 20 Jul 23

Northern Ireland reported a total of €7.6 billion in goods imports and €10.5 billion in goods exports in 2021 - excluding sales to the UK

53% of Northern Ireland's exports go to Ireland - ESRI

New research from ESRI shows that the Republic accounts for more than half of Northern Ireland's exports, mainly due to Brexit.

Business • 04 Jul 23

The downgrade in the outlook for GDP growth is accounted for by a somewhat unexpected slowdown in export activity

ESRI downgrades GDP growth outlook for Irish economy

The Economic and Social Research Institute has downgraded substantially its outlook for growth in Gross Domestic Product terms for the Irish economy, but it says the underlying position of the economy is still very strong.

Business • 29 Jun 23

Using CSO data, the study finds that the share of Net National Product arising from the MNE sector in 2021 amounted to 29%, up from 22% in 2013 (stock image)

Third of wages in 2021 came from multinationals - ESRI

A new study from the Economic and Social Research Institute shows that a third of the wages paid in the Irish economy in 2021 came from Multinational Enterprises.

Business • 27 Jun 23

An ESRI report said poverty indicators are not always best suited to the national context

Poverty indicators 'may not reflect Irish experience'

Some indicators used to measure poverty and social inclusion in Ireland may not fully reflect the full experience of Irish people, according to the Economic Social Research Institute.

Ireland • 01 Jun 23

The country currently has record-low unemployment but many young people continue to encounter difficulties when it comes to finding jobs

Barriers remain for young people finding employment

The shortage of housing and a lack of transport options are among a range of barriers preventing young people from finding jobs and entering the labour market, a conference has heard today.

Business • 11 May 23

84% of people said that they supported a proposal to build more wheelchair accessible infrastructure

Work needed to address attitudes to disability - ESRI

More work is required to address negative attitudes towards disability, according to an ESRI study.

Ireland • 19 Apr 23

The survey found 73% of consumers did not shop around when it came to choosing their bank accounts

Most don't shop around for financial products - ESRI

Most people do not shop around for bank accounts or financial products like loans, a survey carried out by the Economic and Social Research Institute has found.

Business • 04 Apr 23

The overall unemployment rate for migrants rose to 9.1% during the pandemic (file image)

Migrant employment harder hit by Covid measures - ESRI

Migrant labour market outcomes were more affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and associated public health restrictions than those of Irish-born workers, a new study from the Economic and Social Research Institute has found.

Business • 30 Mar 23