In-work poverty in the Republic of Ireland

28 Jan 2020
Louisa O’Brien
This inBrief shows that for all seven categories of worker set out in this analysis, deprivation rates are higher in 2017 than in the years leading up to the crisis, including for full-time, permanent staff. The Survey on Income and Living Conditions (SILC) collects data on a selection of...

Tax policy, social payments and collective bargaining:

26 Jan 2020
Dr Tom McDonnell
Some perspectives on income inequality in the context of General Election 2020 A core purpose of the Nevin Economic Research Institute (NERI) is to articulate an evidence-based vision of the achievement of a better, fairer (i.e. more equal) society. Lower inequality is associated with a range of...

Matching skills needs with skills reserves inBrief

23 Jan 2020
Paul Goldrick-Kelly
In this research inBrief, we summarise a recent NERI working paper: Matching skills needs with skills reserves:Protecting workers & communities for a Just Transition. The Republic of Ireland remains a laggard regarding necessary policy to reduce carbon emissions associated with climate change. Just...

The Perils of Revenue Raising

22 Jan 2020
Paul Mac Flynn
In this week's blog Paul Mac Flynn argues that while there are some opportunities to raise revenue in Northern Ireland, there are significant risks too. The return of a Northern Ireland Executive earlier this month was greeted as a big step forward and a chance to tackle some serious policy issues...

Marshalling funds for a Just transition

15 Jan 2020
Paul Goldrick-Kelly
In this week's blog, Paul Goldrick-Kelly, Economist, NERI argues that the public sector can play a leading role unlocking finance for green investment. The global shift to environmental sustainability will require substantial changes to existing investment patterns. This is true for global carbon...
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