Consumers struggle to identify best deals - report Consumers are likely to make costly mistakes when product descriptions force them to think about too many things at once, according to a new report … News • 13 May 16
Consumer sentiment hits 10 year high - KBC/ESRI Consumer sentiment hit a ten year high in December, according to the latest survey from KBC Bank Ireland and the ESRI. Business • 12 Jan 16
ESRI expects growth close to 5% next year The Economic and Social Research Institute has forecast that the economy will grow by 6.7% this year and close to 5% next year, with employment … News • 18 Dec 15
Consumer sentiment slightly higher in October Irish consumer sentiment edged higher in October, reversing a slight weakening seen in September. Business • 04 Nov 15
ESRI revises up growth forecast to 6% The Economic and Social Research Institute has upgraded its growth forecast for this year to 6%, but says it could be even higher. News • 30 Sep 15
Cost of housing main factor on inflation - ESRI A new study of inflation by the ESRI has found that high income and low income households have different experiences of inflation, with the cost … Business • 29 Sep 15
Fewer consumers happy with amount they are saving Fewer people were happy with the amount they were saving in the past month, according to the latest Savings Index from Nationwide UK (Ireland) and … Business • 12 Aug 15
Consumer sentiment falls on global concerns Consumer sentiment fell in July, according to a survey by KBC Bank Ireland and the ESRI, as local and international factors made people more apprehensive. Business • 29 Jul 15
Rise in number of business-related visas issued The number of business-related visas granted to individuals has grown significantly in recent years, according to a report by the Economic and Social Research Institute. Business • 22 Jul 15
ESRI says USC cut would benefit upper incomes most The ESRI has warned the Government that some of the "fiscal space" it identified in the Spring Economic Statement will be absorbed in preventing income … News • 17 Jun 15
Majority of jobseekers better off at work - ESRI New research suggests that the majority of jobseekers would be significantly better off working than remaining on benefits. News • 16 Jun 15
ESRI predicts further strong economic growth The Irish economy is to continue to enjoy strong growth over the next 18 months, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute. News • 10 Jun 15
Consumer sentiment steady in May - KBC Bank / ESRI Irish consumers’ optimism around the economy increased in May but they were also more cautious about their own finances, according to the latest KBC Bank … Business • 04 Jun 15
Rise in consumer sentiment in April - KBC/ESRI Consumer sentiment has risen slightly in April, according to a survey by KBC Bank Ireland and the ESRI, though it remains below its January peak. Business • 29 Apr 15
New Dublin Economic Monitor eyes more improvements Dublin is leading the national recovery with more improvements expected over the next year, a new quarterly economic report focused on the Dublin economy says. Business • 23 Apr 15
Consumer sentiment improved in March - KBC/ESRI Consumer sentiment rose in March according to the latest survey by KBC Bank Ireland and the ESRI, as people reported a modest improvement in their … Business • 02 Apr 15
ESRI expects further strong economic growth The Economic and Social Research Institute has said the economy is now growing so strongly that the budget deficit could be virtually eliminated by next … News • 25 Mar 15
ESRI warns of higher electricity prices from 2017 New research by the ESRI warns of the prospect of higher electricity prices once a redesign of the Irish electricity market comes into effect in … News • 10 Mar 15
64% of boom-time mortgages in negative equity Almost two-thirds of boom-time mortgages remain in negative equity, according to research by the ESRI. Business • 18 Feb 15
Conditions do not justify Central Bank plan - ESRI The Economic and Social Research Institute has said current conditions in the property market do not justify the introduction of a fixed higher deposit and … News • 17 Dec 14
Top 10% of earners fared best in Budget 2015 The Economic and Social Research Institute has said the top 10% of earners gained the most from Budget 2015, while the biggest losers were the … News • 12 Dec 14
ESRI predicts economic growth of 5% The Economic and Social Research Institute has said the Irish economy will grow by about 5% this year and next year. News • 08 Oct 14
Study finds women worst affected by austerity Research by the ESRI and the Equality Authority has found that women have been worst affected by austerity measures over the past four years. News • 03 Oct 14
Consumer sentiment down in August - KBC/ESRI Consumer sentiment fell in August following strong growth in July, according to the latest KBC Bank / ESRI index. Business • 16 Sep 14
Stroke patients could benefit from community rehab Stroke survivors could benefit from better rehabilitation in the community rather than longer stays in hospital, according to a new report. News • 15 Sep 14
