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...
What does the New Economic Model mean for Economic Growth?
'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...
What does the New Economic Model mean for Fiscal Policy and the Budget?
'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...
What does the New Economic Model mean for - Foreign Direct Investment?
'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...
What does the New Economic Model mean for Public Services?
'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...
What is the New Economic Model?
'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...
We need a New Economic Model – North and South
The global economy is entering into an era of instability and uncertainty and our economic policies (both North and South) are going to have to adjust if our economies and societies are to flourish in this new reality. There are many positive aspects to economic performance on the Island of Ireland...