New findings from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) highlight a concerning trend in Ireland’s rental market. According to the ESRI’s latest study, conducted with support from the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB), new tenants are paying significantly higher rents than existing tenants. The research, which analyzed tenancies registered between April and September 2022, reveals … Read more
An Oireachtas committee has heard that workers in the Republic of Ireland are 40% more productive than those in Northern Ireland.The gap is considerably greater in monetary terms, with Northern Ireland’s per capita income being less than half of that of the Republic of Ireland’s.Dr. Alan Barrett, CEO of the Economic and Social Research Institute … Read more
According to recent research from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), providing free GP care to the entire population in 2026 would cost the State between €381m and €881m. The Department of Health funded the study, which estimates the cost of expanding free GP care services over time, between 2023 and 2026, by examining scenarios in … Read more
A new paper from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) suggests that if housing output increases by 10,000 units annually, house prices could decrease by as much as 12%. The study also discovered that rising output would not necessarily result in notable wage inflation in the construction industry. The government should include construction trades like … Read more
Electricity supply companies may be charged more for their customers to use electricity between the hours of 5pm to 7pm, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute. The Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) said it must “act quickly” to secure energy supply due to the significant risks to the country’s electricity network. … Read more
The number of households in energy poverty in Ireland has risen to the highest rate ever recorded, according to a new report by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). The report found that recent energy inflation has increased the estimated number of households in energy poverty to 29%. This leaves the share of households in … Read more
New research, published by the ESRI and produced in partnership with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth (DCEDIY), shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in poorer mental health among young adults. Using data from the Growing Up in Ireland COVID-19 survey, carried out in December 2020, the findings show that four-in-ten … Read more
Irish economy will see a growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 13.6% towards the end of 2021, the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has predicted. The strong export and international trade will help Ireland to continue the growth despite of the ongoing pandemic situations. The unemployment will also decrease by 7% by the … Read more