Video from the NERI Seminar - Structural Pressures, Political Choices: Northern Ireland’s Fiscal Position Re-examined
The Nevin Economic Research Institute (NERI) hosted a discussion on Northern Ireland’s fiscal position and the issues raised by the Draft Multi-Year Budget, which is currently out for public consultation. Using a new NERI paper on fiscal sustainability as a starting point, the event explored the...
The Budget 2027: NERI Post Budget Analysis
The Budget 2027: NERI Post Budget Analysis seminar will be presented by Ms. Susanne Rogers (Social Justice Ireland) & Mr. Michael Taft (SIPTU). It will take place on Thursday 8 October, 2026 from 15:30 - 16:30 as an online Zoom event. Seminar details: Presenters: Ms. Susanne Rogers (Social Justice...
Presentations & videos from the 14th Annual NERI Labour Market Conference
The 14th Annual NERI Labour Market Conference in association with the South East Technological University (SETU) Waterford provided a forum for the presentation of research papers on labour market issues (North and South of Ireland & international). It was held in the Health Science Building on the...
If the goal of electricity market liberalisation was to lower prices, it appears to have been a failure
In this NERI blog, NERI economist Paul Goldrick-Kelly summarises an NERI report produced in collaboration with the Energy Services Union (ESU) examining electricity prices in Ireland over time. He finds that electricity prices here have grown significantly relative to European comparators, raising questions around Ireland’s policy approach.
NERI Post Budget Analysis Seminar
The NERI seminar titled 'NERI Post Budget Analysis' was presented by Mr. Michael Taft, Research Officer, SIPTU. It took place on Wednesday 8 October 2025 at 14.30 as an online Zoom event. Lecture...
Budget 2026 - An enterprise budget but not a wise one
A lot has been said about Budget 2026 but it’s worth emphasising some key points. The budget is clearly expansionary and inflationary. The net spending increases (i.e. gross spending net of tax changes) of €9.4 billion are well above the sustainable growth rate of the economy. The budget is also...
Budget 2026 – What Would a ‘Productivity’ Budget Look Like?
Last week we discussed what is likely to be an expansionary Budget 2026. Given the strength and cyclical position of the economy an expansionary budget is the last thing we need. But this week I wanted to focus on what should be in the budget from a purely ‘sustainable economic growth’ perspective...
Presentation & video from the NERI Post Budget Analysis online Seminar
The NERI seminar titled 'NERI Post Budget Analysis' was presented by Mr. Michael Taft, Research Officer, SIPTU. It took place on Wednesday 8 October 2025 at 14.30 as an online Zoom event. Please find the presentation and video from the NERI seminar. Lecture Format: Mr. Michael Taft, Research Officer...
Budget 2026 - Don't let it boil over
Budget 2026 seems to be a little less hyped than budgets from previous years. The public finances are in surplus. It won’t be an austerity budget. It probably won’t be marked by the frenzy of pre-election type giveaways from recent budgets. Inflation is moderating, incomes are generally rising again...
What does the New Economic Model mean for Workplace Democracy?
'A New Economic Model' has been developed by the Nevin Economic Research Institute in conjunction with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions. It sketches out what a framework for inclusive and environmentally sustainable economic progress on the Island of Ireland in the 21st century might potentially...