Where are we heading on climate?
In our latest blog, Paul Goldrick-Kelly points out that recent predictions of emissions declines due to the covid-19 lockdown are likely to be temporary. He argues that we should take the opportunity to rebuild a changed, sustainable economy. Global emissions are falling, for the first time in over...
Unlocking the economy: a slow and steady stepwise approach
In our latest blog, NERI Co-director Dr Tom McDonnell looks at ways of unlocking the economy and preparing for our new future. Predictions that the global economy is entering its worst recession since the great depression are being realised. The first quarter data is dire and the second quarter data...
Decent employment for younger generations should be the focus of the stimulus package
In our latest blog, NERI economist Ciarán Nugent looks at the effect of the Covid-19 crisis on the younger generations in Ireland. The latest figures, released on Monday are extremely worrying. More than twice the amount of employees that have been kept on through the wage subsidy scheme (283,000)...
What type of economy do we want after the crisis?
In our latest blog, NERI Co-director Dr Tom McDonnell looks at the Irish economy after the Covid-19 crisis. The Covid-19 crisis is a major and transformative shock to the global economy that will have profound and long-lasting social, economic and political implications. The great lockdown has...
COVID-19: Policymakers should focus on decent work and a Green New Deal in recovery
We should start talking about a 'high-road' and green development strategy for the recovery. Assessing the likely economic impact of 12 weeks of coronavirus lockdown in their quarterly commentary at the end of March, the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) suggested unemployment could...
Back to the Future on housing
In this week's blog, NERI economist Paul Goldrick-Kelly highlights the possible implications of Covid-19 in the short and longer term. He cautions against a replay of dynamics seen following the last crisis. Like nearly every other aspect of life, the covid-19 emergency has upended expectations...
7th Annual NERI Dónal Nevin Lecture - 22nd November, 2019 - Video, Blog and Slides
Dr Lorna Gold, Department of Applied Social Studies, Maynooth University reflects on the possiblity of a Green New Deal in Ireland to tackle the ecological challenges we face with Dr Donal de Buitléir responding to Dr Gold's presentation. Please find the slides, lecture notes, a blog by Dr Lorna...
NERI Seminar BELFAST - Matching skills needs with skills reserves: Protecting workers & communities for a Just Transition
The NERI Seminar "Matching skills needs with skills reserves: Protecting workers and communities for a Just Transition" took place in the INTO, 23-24 College Gardens, Belfast, BT9 6BS on 23rd January, 2020 at 15:30. Ciarán Nugent, Economist with the NERI presented at the Seminar. Abstract: “The...
Press Release: NERI inBrief - A Just Transition demands and skills upgrade for the Irish economy
Press Release NERI inBrief – A Just Transition demands a skills upgrade for the Irish economy The latest NERI inBrief summarises our recent paper on a just transition for workers in the Republic of Ireland. The Republic of Ireland remains worryingly behind on many indicators of sustainability...
Marshalling funds for a Just transition
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...