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ESRI defines energy poverty as households needing to spend more than 10% of net income on energy, excluding motor fuel

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.

Energy users who are using significantly more electricity than they did last year may be targeted

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

Retrofitting homes to a high BER standard the main driver of costs

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 by the ESRI has found.

Environment • 03 Aug 22

The report put the staff increase needs at between 12,418 and 15,491

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

The level of investment declined sharply in sectors hit particularly hard by the public health restrictions

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 pandemic had a marked effect on investment for smaller firms new research by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has found.

Business • 12 Jul 22

The ESRI expects the economy to grow in GDP terms this year by close to 7%

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 Institute.

Business • 23 Jun 22

The ESRI report said that the scale of mental health difficulties among young adults is of significant concern (stock image, posed by a model)

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

The highest previous recorded level of energy poverty was 23% in 1995

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

The ESRI used data from the Irish Survey on Income and Living Conditions for 2019 which is conducted annually by the Central Statistics Office

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

Paschal Donohoe said the Government would continue to help with cost-of-living challenges

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

ESRI report finds a wide variation across local authorities in the rent paid by tenants in receipt of supports

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 in receipt of some form of State support, according to a report from the ESRI.

Business • 26 May 22

On average rents for new tenancies for apartments were €1,459 per month, up 9.3% when compared to the same period in 2020

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, new data from the Residential Tenancies Board and the ESRI shows.

Ireland • 27 Apr 22

The authors say that given the expected recovery in the Irish economy, rent controls are likely to be needed into the future

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 aspects of switching banks.

Business • 04 Feb 22

As well as Brexit, the ending of the transition period coincided with the Covid-19 pandemic, which has also impacted trade flows

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 a detailed analysis of trade between the islands carried out by the ESRI and the Department of Finance.

Business • 21 Dec 21

The ESRI predicts inflation to average around 4% next year, and to peak around 6% in March

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

The research by the ESRI was based on data collected before the pandemic

Financial strain 'strongly linked' to poorer well-being

Financial strain in families has been "strongly linked" to poorer mental health and well-being, according to the Growing Up in Ireland data.

Ireland • 08 Dec 21

The ESRI says diversity training programmes are most effective when people understand why they are being introduced

ESRI review looks at tackling racism in workplaces

Racial discrimination in workplaces is more likely to be combatted by changing recruitment and workplace practices rather than through training, according to the ESRI.

Ireland • 01 Dec 21

The ESRI has predicts that the domestic economy will grow by just over 7% this year while GDP will grow by 12.6%

ESRI forecasts robust economic recovery

The Economic and Social Research Institute has become the latest body to forecast a robust recovery in the economy.

Business • 07 Oct 21

There was considerable variation in the percentages in employment by disability type in 2016

OECD urges recruitment of people with disabilities

Employers need to increase hiring and keeping staff with disabilities, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Ireland • 22 Sep 21

The report said that not all those with weak financial incentives to work will opt for unemployment or inactivity

Over 95% on PUP would be better off at work - ESRI

Younger people are more likely to suffer from financial hardship when Covid-19 State supports are ceased, according to new research published by the Economic and Social Research Institute.

Ireland • 21 Jun 21

The ESRI says a €4 billion housing investment could yield 18,000 units this year

ESRI urges Government to double investment in housing

Ireland should borrow more to invest in housing and could borrow an additional €4bn to €7bn a year, according to a new analysis by the Economic and Social Research Institute.

Ireland • 03 Jun 21