Wages and Incomes

This section brings together evidence-based research and analysis focused on household income and wages.

It explores trends in wages, forecasts for future developments, and the broader economic forces shaping income and income inequality. Additionally, this section features in-depth think pieces on topical issues such as basic income, universal basic services, and minimum income guarantees. Our goal is to provide comprehensive insights that inform policy discussions and contribute to a more equitable and inclusive approach to income and wage distribution.

09 Oct 2025

Blog

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...

By Dr Tom McDonnell
31 Jul 2025

Research

Labour market Observer: A year in review - 2024

In this Report Series No. 39, NERI Co-director Paul Mac Flynn summarises and analyses the main results from labour market statistics in 2024 and puts...

Report Series
10 Jul 2025

Blog

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...

By Dr Tom McDonnell
10 Jul 2025

Research

New Economic Model: - A Framework for Economic Progress in the 21st Century

In this NERI Working Paper Series No. 76, Tom McDonnell and Paul Mac Flynn, NERI Co-directors and Michael Taft, SIPTU and Seán Ó Riain, Maynooth...

Working Paper Series
18 Jun 2025

Blog

UK spending review - a missed opportunity for Northern Ireland

The announcement of the UK Spending Review last week should have been one of the most significant fiscal events of this Labour government. It was to...

By Paul Mac Flynn
29 Apr 2025

Blog

A Balanced Approach to Labour Reform: Minister Archibald’s Vision for the Good Jobs Bill in Northern Ireland

The policy position announcement by Minister Caoimhe Archibald on the Good Jobs Bill is a significant and pragmatic step toward addressing some of...

By Dr Lisa Wilson

Sep 17, 2026

The Irish labour market: Recent developments and future growth

Louisa O’Brien
Jun 25, 2026

The Pink-Collar Trap: Occupational Segregation and Gendered Vulnerability to AI

Louisa O’Brien
Jun 03, 2026

"Silent assassins" & "slick HR". A Stdy of Anti-union Tactics in Ireland

Louisa O’Brien

European Attitudes to Basic Income: exploring women's perspectives

Upcoming
Wed, Nov 11 2026, 3:30 - 4:30pm

The NERI seminar titled ' European Attitudes to Basic Income: exploring women's perspectives' will be presented by Dr. Micheál Collins, Assistant Professor of Social Policy, and Head of Social Policy at University College Dublin. The paper he presents on was co-written with Ms Olga Li, UCD. The...
The Budget 2027: NERI Post Budget Analysis

Upcoming
Thu, Oct 8 2026, 3:30 - 4:45pm

The Budget 2027: NERI Post Budget Analysis seminar will be presented by Ms. Susanne Rogers (Social Justice Ireland), Mr. Michael Taft (SIPTU) & Dr. Daniel Higgins (SIPTU). It will take place on Thursday 8 October, 2026 from 15:30 - 16:45 as an online Zoom event. Seminar details: Presenters: Ms...

The Irish labour market: Recent developments and future growth

The NERI seminar titled 'The Irish labour market: Recent developments and future growth' was presented by Enda Keenan, Central Bank of Ireland. It took place on Wednesday 16 September, 2026 at 15:30...

The Pink-Collar Trap: Occupational Segregation and Gendered Vulnerability to AI

The NERI seminar titled ' The Pink-Collar Trap: Occupational Segregation and Gendered Vulnerability to AI' was presented by Ms. Thais Palanca, PhD Student, NOVA School of Business and Economics...

Presentation and video from the NERI seminar: The Irish labour market: Recent developments and future growth

Past event

Wed, Sep 16 2026, 3:30 - 4:30pm

The NERI seminar titled 'The Irish labour market: Recent developments and future growth' was presented by Enda Keenan, Central Bank of Ireland. It took place on Wednesday 16 September, 2026 at 15:30 as an online Zoom event. Please find the presentation and video from the seminar. Lecture Format...