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Informed Policy for a Better Ireland

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Overestimating immigration linked to negative attitudes
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Economy continues to grow robustly but with notable headwinds

Latest News

School absence has grown since the pandemic and shows little sign of improvement

26 Jan, 2026

Nowcast (as of 22 January 2026)

22 Jan, 2026

ESRI Researchers Address the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage

20 Jan, 2026
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Recent Publications

School-level patterns of non-attendance, 2022/23 and 2023/24

26 Jan, 2026

Nowcast (as of 22 January 2026)

22 Jan, 2026

Supporting student wellbeing in school contexts: A narrative review

20 Jan, 2026
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Upcoming Events

Squandered Skills? Bridging the Digital Gender Skills Gap for Inclusive Growth in Ireland – A Comparative European Perspective

11 Feb, 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.

  • Behavioural Science
  • Climate
  • Competitiveness, Trade and FDI
  • Education
  • Energy and Environment
  • Health and Quality of Life
  • Housing
  • Labour Markets and Skills
  • Macroeconomics
  • Migration, Integration and Demography
  • Social Inclusion and Equality
  • Taxation, Welfare and Pensions

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