Female representation rises in financial services sector Female representation on the boards of financial services firms rose to 39% at the start of this year, from 35% in 2022. Business • 11 Jul
Up to 53,000 new dwellings needed per year - ESRI A new report from the ESRI shows that 35,000 to 53,000 new dwellings will be needed annually based on projected population growth scenarios. Ireland • 02 Jul
Increase to poverty rates from pension reforms - ESRI Government plans to increase PRSI to fund the State pension will lead to a slight increase in poverty rates, as those in the most affected … Ireland • 12 Jun
Consumers struggle to identify 'greenwashing' in ads New research shows that consumers struggle to distinguish between genuine environmental claims made in ads and "greenwashed" ones that mislead on how environmentally friendly a … Business • 31 May
People unaware how choices impact climate change - ESRI Many people do not understand how choices they make affect climate change, especially when it comes to food and transport, according to a new study … Ireland • 09 May
Ireland a 'clear outlier' with large households - ESRI Ireland is a "clear outlier" in having larger households than other European countries, the Economic and Social Research Institute has said. Ireland • 01 May
Language barriers for Ukrainians to get work - study Language barriers are among the challenges faced by displaced Ukrainians in Ireland when it comes to trying to access employment and education. Business • 25 Apr
Covid-19 supports stabilised labour market - study Employment and social welfare supports during the Covid-19 pandemic helped to stabilise the labour market but inequalities persist, according to a new study. Business • 24 Apr
E-commerce activities make up 30% of sales at Irish firms Irish enterprises perform relatively well compared to European peers when it comes to digital commerce, new research by the ESRI finds. Business • 17 Apr
Women more likely than men to be in low paid jobs - ESRI Women in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland are more likely than men to work in low paid jobs, according to a new … Business • 10 Apr
Incomes to resume growing as inflation falls - ESRI The ESRI has upgraded its outlook for economic growth this year, amid falling inflation, an expected normalisation of exports and moderate expansion of the domestic … Business • 27 Mar
Over 60% of young men use online pornography - ESRI A study into the use of pornography among young Irish adults has found 64% of young men use online pornography. Ireland • 15 Mar
More inclusivity may help combat ableism - report More inclusive communities and workplaces may help combat prejudice and discrimination against disabled people, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute. Ireland • 23 Jan
NDP needs to expand but inflation limits options - ESRI The scale of investment under the National Development Plan needs to be increased, because the projections underpinning it now underestimate future needs, new research has … Business • 12 Jan
ESRI further downgrades economic growth forecast The Economic and Social Research Institute has further downgraded its forecast for growth in the economy this year. Business • 14 Dec 23
New tenants paying 18% more for rent than existing ones New official data has shown for the first time that existing tenants are paying considerably less rent than those taking out new tenancies. Business • 30 Nov 23
Majority of working youths paid above legal entitlement A new study has found that while nearly three quarters of employees aged 15-19 years old could legally be paid a rate below the minimum … Business • 02 Nov 23
ESRI: Lower earners gain proportionately more in Budget The Economic and Social Research Institute has said Tuesday's Budget was "progressive", meaning lower income groups will benefit proportionately more than higher income groups. Business • 12 Oct 23
ESRI forecasts slowdown in Irish economy this year A fall in exports and lower consumer spending in the face of higher inflation will lower the growth rate in the economy this year, according … Business • 04 Oct 23
ESRI: Existing tenants pay less rent than new tenants Existing tenants pay markedly less rent than new tenants, a new study by the Economic and Social Research Institute has found. Business • 20 Sep 23
ESRI estimates domestic economy grew by 3.5% in June The domestic economy grew by around 3.5% in June when compared to the same month last year, according to a new estimate from the Economic … Business • 22 Aug 23
Minimum wage employees are often in lower quality jobs Employees receiving the minimum wage are often in lower quality jobs, new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has found. Business • 08 Aug 23
Housing market has created a chasm between generations The ESRI's report on housing affordability and ownership contains a plethora of nuggets that different people will find interesting, each for their own unique reasons. Business • 20 Jul 23
Just a third of adults under 40 are homeowners - ESRI Ireland has one of the biggest gaps in home ownership between younger and older people in western Europe, a new study has found. Ireland • 20 Jul 23
53% of Northern Ireland's exports go to Ireland - ESRI New research from ESRI shows that the Republic accounts for more than half of Northern Ireland's exports, mainly due to Brexit. Business • 04 Jul 23
