Economy Cost of living challenges to continue despite improved growth - ESRIThe research body also expects inflation to decrease considerably through this year and next
Tax ESRI suggests removing PRSI relief for pensionersThe think tank said the move could help fund vital resources such as the state pension system
Health Making GP visits free for entire population could cost under €400m per yearA new study from the ESRI also found the move would result in significant savings for consumers
Work Universal basic income could reduce ‘stigma’ of getting social welfareNew research recommends a pilot study of the concept in Ireland
Economics Cost of living to keep rising in 2023 as Irish economy attempts to head off recession, ESRI saysNew report says Ireland should avoid recession but that growth in the economy will be ‘significantly reduced’
Work Will raising Ireland's minimum wage to €13 per hour be bad for business? What the research saysThe minimum wage is set to be replaced by the living wage. While studies have largely backed the change, some business groups are fighting the move
Housing Climate commitments likely to impact efforts to increase housing supply - ESRINew research forecasts that a sudden 10,000 unit increase in the number of new private market homes available for purchase in Ireland would lead to a 12 per cent decline in house prices within eight years
Housing Banking group says house prices will continue to rise despite overvaluation warnings BPFI says structural issues will keep demand for property high
Housing crisis One-third of people aged 35-44 will not own a home by the time they retire, new research saysOnly half of those aged 25-34 will ever own a home in the future, according to research published by the ESRI
Economics Labour shortages and wage hikes ‘will affect economy from next year’Economist Kieran McQuinn of the ESRI has warned that the national unemployment rate will fall to 4% next year, fuelling sharp wage increases
Housing ‘Significant’ slowdown in house prices to come over next nine months Increase in interest rates combined with overvaluation during pandemic will reduce growth rate of prices, according to head of the ESRI’s economics unit
Cost of living crisis Energy poverty at highest recorded rate – ESRIReport recommends increase in welfare payments, fuel allowance, and lump-sum payments targeted at those most affected by energy inflation
Housing crisis More than half of renters in the State rely on government aid to afford costs – ESRILatest data from economic think tank finds that amount of households receiving support for housing costs has doubled since 1994
‘Large number’ of rental properties recorded price rises beyond caps Landlords increasingly using rent caps as ‘a reference point or anchor point for pricing decisions,’ according to ESRI report
Migrants more likely to live in overcrowded accommodation Non-Irish nationals also more likely to experience homelessness than Irish-born
Inflation forecast to hit 8.5% by summerThe ESRI today warned that government may have to announce additional measures to insulate households from rising costs
Take-home pay increases for minimum wage earners despite reduction of hours The average number of hours worked by minimum wage employees has fallen by almost one hour a week as pay has risen, according to a new report
Burke asked Dept of Housing to find ‘flaws’ in ESRI reportThe minister’s office requested talking points to refute or contradict the findings of the ESRI report, which said the state could borrow billions to build social housing
All-island research project launched to pinpoint problems in Northern Ireland economy The project was launched today by Ibec and the Economic and Social Research Institute
Post-pandemic return to offices will prompt further rent increases in cities, ESRI saysMore rent inflation is likely in urban areas over the next six to nine months, TDs and senators will hear tomorrow
