New tenants paying 18% more for rent than existing ones New official data has shown for the first time that existing tenants are paying considerably less rent than those taking out new tenancies. Business • 1 hr
Majority of working youths paid above legal entitlement A new study has found that while nearly three quarters of employees aged 15-19 years old could legally be paid a rate below the minimum … Business • 02 Nov
ESRI: Lower earners gain proportionately more in Budget The Economic and Social Research Institute has said Tuesday's Budget was "progressive", meaning lower income groups will benefit proportionately more than higher income groups. Business • 12 Oct
ESRI forecasts slowdown in Irish economy this year A fall in exports and lower consumer spending in the face of higher inflation will lower the growth rate in the economy this year, according … Business • 04 Oct
ESRI: Existing tenants pay less rent than new tenants Existing tenants pay markedly less rent than new tenants, a new study by the Economic and Social Research Institute has found. Business • 20 Sep
ESRI estimates domestic economy grew by 3.5% in June The domestic economy grew by around 3.5% in June when compared to the same month last year, according to a new estimate from the Economic … Business • 22 Aug
Minimum wage employees are often in lower quality jobs Employees receiving the minimum wage are often in lower quality jobs, new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has found. Business • 08 Aug
Housing market has created a chasm between generations The ESRI's report on housing affordability and ownership contains a plethora of nuggets that different people will find interesting, each for their own unique reasons. Business • 20 Jul
Just a third of adults under 40 are homeowners - ESRI Ireland has one of the biggest gaps in home ownership between younger and older people in western Europe, a new study has found. Ireland • 20 Jul
53% of Northern Ireland's exports go to Ireland - ESRI New research from ESRI shows that the Republic accounts for more than half of Northern Ireland's exports, mainly due to Brexit. Business • 04 Jul
ESRI downgrades GDP growth outlook for Irish economy The Economic and Social Research Institute has downgraded substantially its outlook for growth in Gross Domestic Product terms for the Irish economy, but it says … Business • 29 Jun
Third of wages in 2021 came from multinationals - ESRI A new study from the Economic and Social Research Institute shows that a third of the wages paid in the Irish economy in 2021 came … Business • 27 Jun
Poverty indicators 'may not reflect Irish experience' Some indicators used to measure poverty and social inclusion in Ireland may not fully reflect the full experience of Irish people, according to the Economic … Ireland • 01 Jun
Barriers remain for young people finding employment The shortage of housing and a lack of transport options are among a range of barriers preventing young people from finding jobs and entering the … Business • 11 May
Work needed to address attitudes to disability - ESRI More work is required to address negative attitudes towards disability, according to an ESRI study. Ireland • 19 Apr
Most don't shop around for financial products - ESRI Most people do not shop around for bank accounts or financial products like loans, a survey carried out by the Economic and Social Research Institute … Business • 04 Apr
Migrant employment harder hit by Covid measures - ESRI Migrant labour market outcomes were more affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and associated public health restrictions than those of Irish-born workers, a new study from … Business • 30 Mar
Economy facing risk of overheating this year - ESRI The economy is set to grow more strongly this year than had been expected and may even overheat, according to the latest quarterly bulletin from … Business • 29 Mar
Migrants more likely to have third-level qualifications Migrants in Ireland and Northern Ireland are more likely to have third-level qualifications than the native-born population, according to research conducted by the Economic Social … Ireland • 06 Mar
Poor housing leads to worse health for children - ESRI Children living in inadequate housing and in more disorderly neighbourhoods have worse health and developmental outcomes than their peers, according to a study by the … Ireland • 20 Feb
ESRI research finds significant 'migrant wage gap' A new study by the ESRI has found a significant "migrant wage gap" exists, with people from East Europe particularly affected, earning 40% less per … Ireland • 19 Jan
ESRI identifies pros and cons of universal basic income The possible future introduction of a universal basic income would have both positive impacts and drawbacks, according to a new study from the Economic and … Ireland • 20 Dec 22
ESRI expects economy to grow at 'reduced pace' in 2023 The Economic and Social Research Institute expects the economy to grow "at a significantly reduced pace" next year given the likelihood of recession in overseas … Business • 15 Dec 22
North South interconnector would lead to efficiencies The long-planned North South electricity interconnector between the Republic and Northern Ireland would lead to "a more efficient transmission of electricity" on the island of … Business • 12 Dec 22
House prices could fall 12% if more homes built - ESRI The Economic and Social Research Institute has found that if housing output was increased by 10,000 units a year, house prices could fall by 12%. Business • 09 Dec 22
