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Informed Policy for a Better Ireland

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AI: challenges and opportunities for income inequality and public finances
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Irish electricity prices reflect several key trends

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16 Apr, 2026

New research highlights the clear affordability benefits of new Cost Rental tenancies

16 Apr, 2026

Irish electricity prices reflect several key trends

14 Apr, 2026
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Recent Publications

A descriptive comparison of Irish and European electricity prices: 2018–2024

14 Apr, 2026

Artificial Intelligence and income inequality in Ireland

09 Apr, 2026

How do disability rates differ across the island of Ireland?

02 Apr, 2026
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Upcoming Events

CALL FOR PAPERS : 12th International Workshop on Efficiency in Education, Health and other Public Services

15 Oct, 2026
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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 12 areas of critical importance to 21st Century Ireland.

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  • Macroeconomics
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  • Social Inclusion and Equality
  • Taxation, Welfare and Pensions

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