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Housing output will remain below underlying demand, while average rent levels are set to rise again in 2026. That's the warning from the Economic and Social Research Institute in its quarterly economic commentary. We discuss this further with Dr. Conor O'Toole, Associate Research Professor at ESRI.

Housing output will remain below underlying demand, while average rent levels are set to rise again in 2026. That's the warning from the Economic and Social Research Institute in its quarterly economic commentary. We discuss this further with Dr. Conor O'Toole, Associate Research Professor at ESRI.

Ireland's economy is highly vulnerable to external risks in a pessimistic global economic environment. That's the warning from the Economic and Social Research Institute, who have today published their medium-term Economic Outlook. With more on this we heard from John Fitzgerald Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin.

Ireland's economy is highly vulnerable to external risks in a pessimistic global economic environment. That's the warning from the Economic and Social Research Institute, who have today published their medium-term Economic Outlook. With more on this we heard from John Fitzgerald Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin.

The government is today launching a new report Assessing Economic Trends in Ireland and Northern Ireland. This is the first report in a new annual series from the Economic and Social Research Institute examining economic developments across the island of Ireland. Joining Emmet this morning was Dr. Adele Bergin is an Associate Research Professor with the ESRI and co-author of the report.

Dr. Claire Keane, of the Economic and Social Research Institute, analyses the effect of this week's budget on households.

Tax and welfare measures introduced in Budget 2026 will result in average 2 per cent loss in disposable income. That's according to a new analysis published this morning by the Economic and Social Research Institute.

Tax and welfare measures introduced in Budget 2026 will result in average 2 per cent loss in disposable income. That's according to a new analysis published this morning by the Economic and Social Research Institute.

The Government has been warned of the danger of overheating the economy with its planned €9.4 billion spending increase in the Budget next month by the Economic and Social Research Institute. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin.

The Government has been warned of the danger of overheating the economy with its planned €9.4 billion spending increase in the Budget next month by the Economic and Social Research Institute. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin.

One in five Irish children now live below the poverty line when housing costs are taken into account, according to new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute. Co-author of the report Dr Barra Roantree joined Shane Beatty on Breakfast Briefing to this morning discuss his findings while Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance joined Shane Coleman on the show to discuss.

One in five Irish children now live below the poverty line when housing costs are taken into account, according to new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute. Co-author of the report Dr Barra Roantree joined Shane Beatty on Breakfast Briefing to this morning discuss his findings while Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance joined Shane Coleman on the show to discuss.

According to the Economic and Social Research Institute, if the home ownership continues to fall at its current rate, the poverty rate among over-65s will more than double from 14 to 31 per cent. This begs the question how are older renters able to afford these average rents? Pat discusses this further with Lorcan Sirr Senior Housing Lecturer, Technological University Dublin and also 70 year old Brendan O'Neill who spent 18 years as a renter in Dublin.

Dr Alan Barrett, research professor at Economic and Social Research Institute and Louise Byrne, political correspondent Irish Examiner.

The Economic and Social Research Institute has today brought out the results of research it has conducted into attitudes to immigration in both rural and urban settings. For more on this Keira Murphy is Senior Policy Officer with the ESRI and of the co-authors of this research.

Professor Mitsuhito Mimura, a leading Japanese expert on the North Korean economy, joins this week's podcast for an in-depth discussion on the DPRK's economic resilience, shifting trade patterns and deepening ties with China and Russia. With over 35 trips to North Korea under his belt, Mimura shares rare insights into how Pyongyang sustains infrastructure growth under heavy sanctions, how unofficial coal exports to China support both formal and informal sectors and how military and economic cooperation with Moscow could shape the North's trajectory. He also weighs in on Japan's view of the emerging China-Russia-DPRK axis and what it could mean for Tokyo's future engagement with Pyongyang. Mitsuhiro Mimura is a leading Japanese expert on the North Korean economy and regional integration in Northeast Asia. Currently a professor at the Economic and Social Research Institute for Northeast Asia, University of Niigata Prefecture, he previously served as a senior research fellow at the Economic Research Institute for Northeast Asia.  About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists. NK News subscribers can listen to this and other exclusive episodes from their preferred podcast player by accessing the private podcast feed. For more detailed instructions, please see the step-by-step guide at nknews.org/private-feed.

A new study from the Economic and Social Research Institute has found that offers like free bets and money-back guarantees from gambling companies convince people to place more bets, leaving punters at risk of gambling addiction.Dr Diarmaid Ó Ceallaigh, Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the ESRI Behavioural Research Unit and Professor Colin O'Gara, Head of Addiction Services at St. John Of God Hospital spoke to Matt on The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the conversation.

Only half of fathers take paternity leave. That's according to a new report from The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission and the Economic and Social Research Institute. Speaking to Shane this morning was Dr Claire Keane, Associate Research Professor with ESRI & Co-Author of the report.

Only half of fathers take paternity leave. That's according to a new report from The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission and the Economic and Social Research Institute. Speaking to Shane this morning was Dr Claire Keane, Associate Research Professor with ESRI & Co-Author of the report.

Lucie Martin, Research Officer, Behavioural Research Unit, Economic and Social Research Institute, discusses a new report that finds most low-income households had to make "high-risk" changes to their finances to cope with the cost-of-living crisis.

Professor Kieran McQuinn, research professor at the Economic and Social Research Institute, outlines how global uncertainty and trade policy could affect the Irish economy.

A new report from the Economic and Social Research Institute shows Ireland's rent control system has kept most rents in check but has shrunk supply, creating a two-tier market and scaring off investors. Social Democrats TD and Spokesperson on Housing Rory Hearne, and Maurice Deverell from the Irish Property Owners Association, discuss.

There's a warning US tariffs could cause job losses and multinationals to leave Ireland. A study by the Economic and Social Research Institute has looked into the direct consequences of potential tariffs It's found the economy could contract by 2 per cent over a 5- year period. Dr. Paul Egan of the Economic and Social Research Institute says employment could also fall significantly... Meanwhile, Potential US tariffs could lead to pharmaceutical companies gradually pulling out of Ireland. That's according to a study from consultancy firm Sia, which shows the looming threats to our 116 billion euro export sector. It's calling for steps to be taken to shield Irish biopharma firms from a possible US trade shift. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Ennis Economist and Assistant Professor of Social Policy at UCD Micheál Collins. Photo(C): Fly Of Swallow via canva

Dr Paul Egan, Research Officer at the Economic and Social Research Institute, discusses the potential impact to the Irish economy of US tariffs on the EU.

Ireland's GDP could drop dramatically if Donald Trump follows through on his plans to introduce tariffs on the European Union. That's the stark warning from the Economic and Social Research Institute this morning. Dr Paul Egan is a Research Officer at the ESRI and co-author of the report discussed this further with Newstalk Breakfast.

Ireland's GDP could drop dramatically if Donald Trump follows through on his plans to introduce tariffs on the European Union. That's the stark warning from the Economic and Social Research Institute this morning. Dr Paul Egan is a Research Officer at the ESRI and co-author of the report discussed this further with Newstalk Breakfast.

A Clare disability activist fears it's becoming a widely accepted belief that being disabled and living in poverty go hand in hand. A new report published by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commissionand the Economic and Social Research Institute has found that households with a disabled member face "significant" financial burdens and have a "very high" risk of poverty rates. It's estimated that households with a disabled member require up to 59% more disposable income to achieve the same standard of living as a similar households with no disabled member. Speaking on Clare FM's Morning Focus, Ennistymon native Ann Marie Flanagan says there's a risk that society could become complacent and refuse to imagine the situation changing.

Dublin-based ATC Logistics has won the 2025 AWS Ireland Horizon Award in recognition of the company's outstanding contribution to employment, international service expansion, and for helping to elevate Ireland's reputation as a world-leading location for cloud infrastructure. Founded in 1979, ATC Logistics has transformed from a family business into a global leader in data centre operations management.Headquartered in Baldonnell, County Dublin, ATC Logistics provides comprehensive B2B solutions for data centre operations, including secure transport services, installation management, decommissioning expertise, and data centre relocation solutions. ATC Managing Director, Keith Young said: "The Horizon Award is tremendous recognition for the ATC team and their dedication to excellence in logistics and supply chain operations. Working closely with AWS has helped us transform from a local Irish business into an internationalplayer, while staying true to our core values of reliability and customer focus." Now in its third year, the award was presented by Neil Morris, AWS Ireland Country Lead, at an AWS Business Breakfast in Dublin. The event brought together a range of companies, service providers, and stakeholders to discuss Ireland's cloud infrastructure industry. The event featured insights from Barry Cowen MEP, Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer at Economic and Social Research Institute, and Jenny Melia, Executive Director of Enterprise Ireland. A highlight of the event was the panel discussion, "Irish Cloud Ecosystem Firms and the AI Infrastructure of the Future", which examined Ireland's evolving role in global data centre infrastructure as AI investments surge worldwide. Barry Cowen MEP, said: "Ireland has established itself as a European leader in data centre development, combining our natural advantages, such as climate, with strong technical expertise. What's particularly encouraging to see is how this sector has created a ripple effect throughout the Irish economy, supporting thousands of jobs not just in construction and operations, but across a whole ecosystem of Irish suppliers and service providers. We're seeing local companies develop world-class capabilities and export their expertise globally." Enterprise Ireland's Jenny Melia provided perspective on the broader impact of data centre investment in Ireland over the years, stating: "Over a short space of time, the data centre sector has become a significant part of Ireland's economy. Using the skills that they have developed on Irish projects, many of these data centre firms have gone on to expand their business internationally." Neil Morris, Country Lead for AWS in Ireland, emphasised the importance of firms like ATC Logistics: "Irish companies have shown themselves to be innovative and willing to adapt, take risks, and grow as the industry changes. The data centre suppliers, which we recognise through the Horizon Award, have been pivotal in helping to establish Ireland as a world-leading location for cloud infrastructure." In Ireland, AWS employs over 4,200 employees directly, and around 6,500 people in total across Amazon and AWS. According to Indecon International Economic Consultants, there are also more than 3,000 working for AWS suppliers and sub-contractors. These numbers reflect real opportunities for professionals in Ireland's growing tech sector. AWS investment has enabled over 500 homegrown suppliers to expand and grow in Ireland and abroad. This includes major constructioncontractors, mechanical and electrical suppliers, professional services and a wide range of logistics services provided by local businesses. By working with AWS, many companies have been able to develop specialist, world-leading expertise, meaning those Irish firms are now market leaders in providing materials and services to data centres globally. In 2023, contracts won by suppliers and subcontractors to AWS, for the development of cloud infrastructure overseas, increased to an...

A new report from the Economic and Social Research Institute says that there was a strong link between the number of cases of Covid-19 reported daily and the efforts the Irish public made to reduce the spread of infection.Professor Pete Lunn, Research Professor at the ESRI spoke to Matt about these findings, and how attitudes and behavioural patterns towards the pandemic varied among different socio-economic backgrounds and age groups.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to listen to the conversation.

Irish property prices are overvalued by 8% to 10%, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute in their latest Quarterly Economic Commentary. For reaction Pat Davitt, chief executive of the Institute of Professional Acutioneers and Valuers and Regina Mangan, Managing Director of Liberty Blue Estate Agents in Waterford.

Irish house prices are overvalued by up to 10 per cent, the Economic and Social Research Institute has warned, adding that an increasing number of households are carrying “elevated” levels of mortgage debt. We discuss this further with John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor in Economics in Trinity College Dublin.

Midwest Migrants Rights Group, Doras, says migrant workers are more likely to flag issues within a workplace directly to them rather than taking legal measures. It follows the publication of a report from the Economic and Social Research Institute that indicates fears of unemployment and deportation has exposed migrant workers to exploitation. The ESRI says that efforts have been made to improve employment law, but that a lack of work permit inspections have lead to migrants being exposed to incredibly poor working conditions. CEO of Doras, John Lannon, says in extreme situations, human trafficking has occurred to facilitate workplace exploitation.

With Kamala Harris set to replace Joe Biden in the 2024 race, focus has turned to who will be her running mate. Jacob Jarvis gets the rundown on the top contenders from Katie Gaddini, visiting scholar at Stanford University, an associate professor of sociology at the Social Research Institute, University College London. Take a listen to America Friction podcast: https://listen.podmasters.uk/American_Friction   We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/bunker for £100 sponsored credit.   www.patreon.com/bunkercast   Written and presented by Jacob Jarvis. Produced by Eliza Davis Beard. Audio production by Tom Taylor. Managing Editor Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor Andrew Harrison. Art by James Parrett. Music by Kenny Dickinson. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production   www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode unpacks the problem of sexual corruption and how to design effective policy responses to it. Our two guests are Associate Professor of Public Policy, Anna Petherick, who is based at the Blavatnik School of Government, University Oxford, and is also the Director of the Lemann Foundation Programme at the school, and Dr. Ortrun Merkle, Research Fellow at United Nations University-Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute. Anna and Ortrun are specialists in this topic and also work on the broader theme of gender and corruption. They talk through how the literature has evolved over the last two decades and particularly debates on conceptualizing the problem of sexual corruption. Both also provide useful guidance on how to research these extremely sensitive issues and offer their thoughts on the policy responses available. Here are some links to writing on this topic by Anna, Ortrun and others if you are looking for further reading. The Chandler Papers: Sexual Corruption, (by Anna, Monika Bauhr and Bolaji Owasanoye) -https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/research/publications/chandler-papers-sexual-corruption Norms, gender and corruption: understanding the nexus (edited by Ortrun and Ina Kubbe) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Norms-Gender-Corruption-Understanding-Nexus/dp/1802205829 Bribe to survive: sextortion and LGBTQ discrimination (by Victoria Abut) - https://globalanticorruptionblog.com/2022/06/13/bribe-to-survive-sextortion-and-lgbtq-discrimination/

Government Chief Whip, and Fine Gael TD for Galway West, Hildegarde Naughton, Labour Party Whip and TD for Dublin Fingal, Duncan Smith, Editor of The Migrant Vote, Teresa Buczkowska and Director of the Economic and Social Research Institute, Prof. Alan Barrett.

Anne Nolan, Associate Professor with the Economic and Social Research Institute, discusses how higher temperatures in Ireland increases hospital admissions.

Research conducted by the Economic and Social Research Institute has found that disruption and mess associated with retrofitting residential properties impacts homeowners' willingness to undertake such projects.Professor John Curtis, Research Professor with the ESRI, joined Matt to explain the findings of the report.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the chat.

A new report from the Economic and Social Research Institute has shown that between 35,000 and 53,000 new homes will be needed to cope with population growth in Ireland.Matt was joined by Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien to discuss the findings.Click the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the conversation.

An Ennis political economist has claimed that consumers will see an increase in buying power this year and into 2025. The Economic and Social Research Institute is predicting earnings should rise by more than 4% this year and almost 5% next year while inflation is forecasted to fall to 2.3% this year and 1.9% in 2025. As a result The ESRI is forecasting an increase in workers earnings of 2.2% in 2024 and 3.1% next year. Ennis native and Assistant Professor of Social Policy at UCD, Dr Micheál Collins says although its a modest increase, its a big difference to what has been experienced by consumers in recent years.

It's predicted Irish workers will be seeing their incomes rise in real terms this year and in 2025. The Economic and Social Research Institute's (ESRI)'s Summer Quarterly Economic Commentary is putting this down to falling inflation and ongoing increases in wages. The ESRI is forecasting that on average earnings should rise by more than 4% this year and closer to 5% next year. But this will be offset by inflation which will drop this year to 2.3%, before decreasing further to 1.9% in 2025. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Dr Micheál Collins, who is an Assistant Professor of Social Policy at UCD. Photo (c) jordan_rusev from Getty via Canva.com

A study by the Economic and Social Research Institute has looked at how teenagers' relationships with their families and peers have changed over the last 10 years. It found that Ireland's 13-year-olds now have fewer friends than they did a decade ago.Author of the report, Dr. Emer Smyth and Jen Hogan, Parenting Columnist with The Irish Times, joined Matt to discuss the findings.Catch the full chat by pressing the ‘Play' button on this page.

Higher housing supply will reduce the pressure on household sizes that's according to a new report from the ESRI. Conor O'Toole, Associate Research Professor at the Economic and Social Research Institute brought us the details.

 Secondary School Students, regardless of attending single-sex or coeducational schools, favour coeducational settings that's according to new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute. We get reaction from Jennifer Horgan, Secondary school teacher and Irish examiner columnist.

The Economic & Social Research Institute tells the Oireachtas Committee on Budgetary Oversight that house prices will keep rising, and Ireland was among the EU's lowest for housing investment in 2022. Sinn Fein TD & spokesperson for housing Deputy Eoin O'Broin & Pat Davitt, chief executive of the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers.

Uncover the transformative power of high involvement management as we dissect its role in shaping dynamic workplaces. Engaging employees has become an art, and with Dr. Alex Bryson at the helm of our discussion, we promise to illuminate how selective hiring, comprehensive training, and fostering autonomy can significantly impact both company performance and employee satisfaction. Yet, there's more than meets the eye in this intricate dance of management practices; we tackle the variables and complexities that make it a nuanced challenge, resisting the lure of one-size-fits-all solutions.Witness the delicate interplay of ethical and philosophical considerations in managerial decisions, where the quest for productivity meets the guardianship of employee well-being. Through the lens of real-world implications, we navigate the conundrum of optimizing profits while cherishing the happiness of the teams we lead. With vivid insights into the paradoxical nature of management practices, Dr. Bryson helps us reflect on daily leadership choices that inherently define what is right and just within the sphere of organizational management. Join us for a compelling conversation that promises to elevate your understanding of the workplace and equip you with nuanced perspectives for your management toolkit.Dr. Alex Bryson [Guest]  is Professor of Quantitative Social Science at UCL's Social Research Institute, and a Research Fellow at the National Institute of Economic and Social Research, the IZA Institute of Labor Economics and WISERD. He is Chief Editor of Industrial Relations: A Journal of Economy and Society and an editor of the Journal of the Royal Statistical Society Series A and the Journal of Participation and Employee Ownership.Travis C. Mallett [Host],  received the Masters of Liberal Arts (ALM) in Management from Harvard University Extension School, where he has also earned Professional Graduate Certificates in both Organizational Behavior and Strategic Management. Travis previously received undergraduate degrees in Electrical Engineering, General Mathematics, and Music from Washington State University. He also served as an Engineering Manager at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, where he led a team responsible for developing and maintaining SEL's highest-selling product line. An innovative force in engineering, Travis holds numerous patents and has authored papers and books across diverse subjects. His passion for continuous learning and organizational excellence propels him to explore and illuminate the intricacies of management theories. Through his podcast, "The Management Theory Toolbox", he offers valuable insights on effective leadership, business innovation, and strategic methodologies.

The President of Shannon Chamber believes developers and proprietors of vacant buildings need to be provided with incentives in order to boost housing supply. It comes as the Economic and Social Research Institute has called on the government to introduce a tax on commercial construction in order to meet the needs of the growing population. There are currently 2,790 households awaiting an offer of social housing here, with over 50% of this group seeking accommodation in Ennis and Shannon. Shannon Chamber President Eoin Gavan says the state's reluctance to engage with the local authority is preventing the necessary development.

Professor Alan Barrett, director of the Economic and Social Research Institute, tells us why labour shortages pose a challenge to the need to ramp up investment under the National Development Plan.

Professor Kieran McQuinn from the Economic and Social Research Institute discusses the research group's Quarterly Economic Outlook which shows a slowing in the pace of growth in the economy.

President Higgins delivered the Economic and Social Research Institute's 2023 Geary Lecture at an event in Áras an Uachtaráin. The Geary lecture is organised each year by the ESRI and honours Dr R. C. Geary (1896 –1983), the first Director of the Institute. Dr Geary is regarded as the most eminent Irish statistician of the twentieth century. Lectures have been given by some of the world's foremost scholars in the fields of economics, statistics and sociology, including a number of Nobel Prize winners. https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-delivers-the-economic-and-social-research-institutes-geary-lecture

Kieran McQuinn, Research Professor, Economic and Social Research Institute discusses the findings of their quarterly report.