Economics ESRI: Inflation has ‘seeped into’ more corners of the economy and will remain higher for longerKieran McQuinn, a research professor at the ESRI, said the Irish economy was struggling with price increases in areas such as food and housing
Economy ESRI slashes growth forecasts as Irish economy heads for first contraction in more than a decade GDP is forecast to shrink marginally while the forecasted growth in the domestic economy has been significantly lowered
Special Report Squeeze on lending by banks leaves small companies reelingRising interest rates and reduced lending multiples from banks are already affecting some businesses’ plans for growth
Housing New renters paying €214 more per month than existing tenantsWorking from home is driving up the difference in regions outside of Dublin
Economy Incomes in poorest households declined or stalled in 2021 - ESRI Income inequality in Ireland rose despite the labour market recovering well from the pandemic
Housing High-income Irish renters face greater affordability issues than EU counterpartsIn Ireland, 15 per cent of households spend more than 30 per cent of their pay on housing compared to 20 per cent in Europe
Economy ‘It’s a tale of two economies’: ESRI forecasts growth, but inflation to remainThe ESRI described a ‘tale of two economies’ in its summer statement but expects lower inflation to lead to a greater pace of economic activity in 2024
Economy ESRI: Economic Growth in Ireland to continue into 2024 as inflation set to easeModified domestic demand (MDD), a way of measuring Ireland’s domestic economic activity, will grow by 3.6% this year and 4% in 2024
Gambling Rate of problem gambling likely ‘underestimated’ in Ireland - ESRIReview identified approximately 12,000 problem gamblers in Ireland
Health Renters face poorer health outcomes than homeownersA new ESRI report also raised concerns that many vulnerable renters with chronic illnesses do not possess medical cards
Podcast Five Degrees of Change: Muireann Lynch on getting the whole family onto a cargo bikeLynch is an energy researcher with the Economic and Social Research Institute who has an incredibly detailed understanding of the Irish energy system
Five Degrees of Change Five Degrees of Change: Muireann Lynch on the environmental benefits of breastfeedingMuireann Lynch, energy researcher with the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), spoke to the
Economics Economists round on President over ‘lazy’ and ‘uninformed spiel’Michael D Higgins claimed economists in Ireland were ‘stuck in an inexorable growth narrative’
Housing Consumers missing out on thousands of euro by not switching banks - ESRI studyNew research has shown that people in Ireland to tend stay loyal to their bank instead of comparing offers
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
