What new data tells us about market education and healthcare in Ireland
In this blog and its associated Report Series No. 38 and Research InBrief No. 91 'Productivity in the context of healthcare', Chris Smart, NERI economist discusses the Irish economies healthcare and education. Healthcare and education are two large and growing sectors in the Irish economy. While a...
The ERI's Early Research has important lessons for economic policy in Ireland today
In this NERI blog and its associated Long-Read no. 10, Michael Nevin, author of Edward Nevin: An impression of his life, times and legacy, reviews Edward Nevin’s published research on the Irish economy when he worked as a Senior Research Officer at the Economic Research Institute (ERI) in Dublin...
12th Annual NERI Dónal Nevin Lecture
The 12th Annual NERI Dónal Nevin Lecture took place in the Royal Irish Academy, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, D02 HH58 on Thursday 5 December 2024 from 18:00 - 19:45. Professor Mary Murphy, Department...
Regional aspects of sectoral clustering & innovation development across the island of Ireland
The seminar titled 'Regional aspects of sectoral clustering & innovation development across the island of Ireland' was presented by Niall O'Donnellan, Senior Research Associate, Centre for Cross...
Economic Security
In this NERI Blog and its associated Long-Read No. 9, NERI Co-director Dr. Tom McDonnell discusses economic security and inequality, as well as income adequacy and well-being. Read the latest NERI Long-Read here. A general election is fast approaching in the Republic of Ireland and the new Labour...
Northern Ireland’s productivity challenge - Picturing Success
In this blog and its associated NERI Report Series No. 37, NERI Co-director Paul Mac Flynn seeks to start the debate on how we define success in economic policymaking in Northern Ireland. It would not be unfair to say that Northern Ireland has an economy that has never really lived up to...
The economy is at capacity – and Budgetary policy should reflect this
In this blog and its associated NERI Report Series No. 36, Dr. Tom McDonnell discusses the current economic situation and the upcoming Budget 2025. The economy should remain strong Ireland’s labour market and its economy have never been stronger despite the damaging impact of the pandemic and the...
Presentations & video from The Budget 2025: NERI Post Budget analysis seminar
The Budget 2025: NERI Post Budget analysis seminar took place in the ICTU offices, 31/32 Parnell Square, Dublin 1, D01 YR92 on Wednesday 9 October 2024 from 15:30 - 16:45. Please find the presentations from Dr. Rory O'Farrell (TU Dublin), Ms. Susanne Rogers (Social Justice Ireland) and Mr. Michael...
Northern Ireland Finance Committee: Budget 2024-25 scrutiny
External event contribution On 15th May Paul Mac Flynn, Co-director & Dr Lisa Wilson, Senior Economist gave evidence to the NI Finance Committee on budget 2024-25. Good afternoon, can we begin by thanking the Chair and the committee for the opportunity to speak with you today. The context in which budget 2024/25 was set was...
Presentations and video of the 12th Annual NERI Dónal Nevin Lecture
The 12th Annual NERI Dónal Nevin Lecture took place in the Royal Irish Academy, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, D02 HH58 on Thursday 5 December 2024 from 18:00 - 19:45. Professor Mary Murphy, Department of Sociology, Maynooth University delivered the annual lecture as the keynote speaker. The Lecture...