Informed Policy for a Better Ireland

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Domestic economy continues to grow despite GDP contraction

The labour market continues to perform robustly, underscoring the resilience of the underlying economy. 

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Housing

We examine various aspects of housing, including supply and demand, trends in the housing and mortgage market, rental affordability and how these factors affect different demographic groups.

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Minimum wage

Publications mainly from the Labour Markets and Skills research area on policies relating to minimum wage and low pay in Ireland.

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Climate

Human behaviour, the economic impact, taxation interventions - our work on climate covers a breadth of topics and spans across our research areas. 

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Health

Our health research focuses on key policy issues such as appropriate financing models to deliver high-quality health care and identifying the causes of persistent inequalities in healthcare outcomes across socioeconomic groups.

Research Areas

The mission of the Economic and Social Research Institute is to advance evidence-based policymaking that supports economic sustainability and social progress in Ireland. ESRI researchers apply the highest standards of academic excellence to challenges facing policymakers, focusing on 10 areas of critical importance to 21st Century Ireland.