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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.

The Economic and Social Research Institute and the National Institute of Economic and Social Research, supported by Ibec, have produced and published a report on a new macroeconomic model for Northern Ireland and the all-island economy.In this episode, Fergal O'Brien, Executive Director of Lobbying and Influence at Ibec, is in conversation with Adele Bergin, Associate Research Professor at the ESRI and co-author of the report. They discuss the development of the model for the Northern Ireland economy and how it can be used to produce economic forecasts and study potential impacts of economic policy.Thank you for listening. To explore all of Ibec's podcast offering, visit here. Make sure to follow Ibec Podcasts to stay up to date with new episodes.

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.

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.

Over the last year, we have heard that more people are making the decision to permanently leave Ireland but do the figures tell that story? Joining Pat to discuss how emigration is measured and analysed is Keire Murphy, Policy Officer at the Economic and Social Research Institute.

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

The measures announced in Budget 2024 will insulate households from rising costs next year but risks adding to inflationary pressures – that's according to new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute. Speaking to Ciara this morning on the show with more on this was John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin.

A Clare Economist expects the government to press ahead with further tax cuts on budget day despite warnings of an impending recession. The Economic and Social Research Institute is predicting a sharp decline in economic growth in the final months of the year due to rising prices in household goods and a fall in exports. It's advising the government not to cut taxes on budget day beyond what is absolutely necessary to keep wages in line with inflation. However Ennis economist and Assistant Professor of Social Policy at UCD, Micheál Collins believes the emphasis on budget day will be placed on cost of living supports.

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

The Irish economy is expected to fall into a recession this year and the Government may have less cash to spend in the Budget than it thought. That's the warning in an economic forecast published by the Economic and Social Research Institute this morning.Economist, Austin Hughes spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.

Budget kite-flying continues as proposed tax changes aim to retain landlords in the rental market ahead of budget talks. Speaking to Pat this morning was Maurice Deverell Spokesperson from the Irish Property Owner's Association and also Dr Barra Roantree Economist at the Economic and Social Research Institute.

Date of Lecture: Thursday 8 June 2023 About the Lecture: The UK is experiencing its biggest wave of industrial action in over a decade following a long period of wage stagnation for many, particularly in the public sector. At the same time union membership has been in decline for four decades, raising questions about the future of trade unions. Just how relevant are they in the modern workplace? What influence do they have over outcomes that matter to workers and to employers, and what can unions do to improve working conditions and productivity in Britain? Professor Alex Bryson will draw on empirical evidence from his own research and that of others to explain what unions do, both in the UK and elsewhere, and what we can expect from them in the future. About the speaker: Professor of Quantitative Social Science at UCL's Social Research Institute.

The cost of childcare by childminders may decrease by an average of €100 per month if care provided by childminders becomes eligible for the National Childcare Scheme. So found new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute. Dr Dora Tuda, Research Officer with the ESRI explained the findings.

Professor Pete Lunn, Research Professor at the Economic and Social Research Institute, outlines the findings of the ESRI survey which found that most people do not shop around for bank accounts or financial products like loans and mortgages.

A survey carried out by the Economic and Social Research Institute has found that the majority of Irish people do not compare their options for bank accounts or financial products such as loans. Why is this? Professor Pete Lunn, head of the ESRI's Behavioural Research Unit joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Kieran McQuinn, Research Professor with the Economic and Social Research Institute, discusses the ESRI's latest report indicating the economy is set to grow more strongly this year than had been expected and may even overheat.

A recent report by the Economic and Social Research Institute has found Britain's economy has been seriously bruised by its exit from the European Union in January 2020. Trade between the UK and the EU is down by almost a fifth relative to forecasts had Brexit never happened. The rising price of imported food, labour shortages, including specialist doctors and truck drivers are also attributed to the split. Brexit has cost the UK £33 b in lost trade and investment, according to a new study from the Centre for European Reform, which finds the economic damage is worse than expected. A recent YouGov poll showed 56% of Britons thought they were wrong to leave the EU. 32% think they were right. Kathryn speaks with Jonathan Portes who is professor of economics at King's College London, and former director of the National Institute of Economic and Social Research.

Dr Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer, Economic and Social Research Institute, discusses the group's findings that continued alignment of renewable energy targets in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland would result in lower costs across the island.

In this episode, you'll hear Katie and I talk about:How the Billy Graham rule affects single womenWhat the church gets right about communityOur thoughts on "changing the church from the inside" The specific value single women bring to the churchDr. Katie Gaddini is a sociologist at the Social Research Institute, University College London (UCL), and a research associate at the University of Johannesburg, Department of Sociology. From 2022-2026 she is a United Kingdom Research & Innovation (UKRI) Research Fellow at Stanford University and UCL.Katie holds master's degrees from Boston College and the London School of Economics, and a PhD in Sociology from the University of Cambridge.Her debut book, The Struggle to Stay, is based on over four years of in-depth ethnographic research with single evangelical women in the US and the UK. Her current research investigates Christianity and politics in the US. Her writing has been published in Religion & Politics, LA Review of Books, The Marginalia Review, The Conversation , and more.You can follow Katie on Instagram @drkatiegaddini, and on Twitter @DrKatieGaddini. Her website is katiegaddini.com. You can buy The Struggle to Stay: Why Single Evangelical Women Are Leaving the Church from all major book retailers. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Niall Farrell, Senior Research Officer Economic and Social Research Institute, discusses energy companies exiting the Irish market

In this solo episode (Jessica will be back next week), I spoke with Dr. Katie Gaddini, a sociologist at the Social Research Institute, University College London and a research associate at the University of Johannesburg, Department of Sociology. She recently released her debut book, The Struggle to Stay: Why Single Evangelical Women Are Leaving the Church, which is based on over four years of in-depth ethnographic research with single evangelical women in the US and the UK.  We talked about purity culture, the mixed messages sent to Christian women, and whether their churches do more harm than good. 1:00 How did you get interested in this topic?  2:10 Are Christian women leaving church or the religion? 3:35 When they leave their churches, what are they missing out on? 4:55 What role does modern-day feminism play in women leaving church? 7:40 Do Christian women have opportunities to date, or is it always about courtship and marriage?  10:00 How do Christian women deal with sex loopholes?  15:30 What happens to women in the church as they get older but are still single? 17:40 Does the pressure to find a perfect Christian guy make things worse?  19:45 What's been the effect of #MeToo on these Christian women? 21:20 What do you make of the messages sent to Christian girls by modern Christian "influencers"? 24:18 Do churches ever offer sex ed for adults?  26:40 What's the message being delivered to older, single Christian men? 27:50: What happens when Christian women realize they've been lied to about the sexual binary between abstinence and anything-goes? 29:50: Are church leaders adapting to any of this? 32:10 Are evangelical churches a force for good in these women's lives? 33:50 Who are positive role models for Christian women wanting responsible advice about sex?  35:10 What surprised you in your research?  36:40 What has been your family's reaction to your book?  37:20: What is your current research focused on?