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01 May 2026

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New Labour Market Entrants, earnings, housing costs and living standards in 2024

This Research InBrief by NERI economist, Ciarán Nugent examines trends in earnings, employment and minimum essential living standards in the context...

Research InBrief
27 Mar 2026

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Reforming Inheritance Tax

In this NERI Research InBrief No. 94, Tom McDonnell, NERI and Micheál Collins, UCD consider potential reforms to the taxation of wealth transfers...

Research InBrief
27 Mar 2026

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Designing a tax on household wealth

In this NERI Research InBrief No. 93, NERI Co-director, Tom McDonnell discusses household wealth tax. Ireland’s fiscal position is set to deteriorate...

Research InBrief
27 Mar 2026

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Net Wealth Tax for Ireland - Possibilities and Pitfalls

In this NERI Working Paper Series No. 78, Tom McDonnell and Ciarán Nugent, NERI and Independent Consultant, Sorley McCaughey assess the viability and...

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26 Jan 2026

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13th Annual NERI Dónal Nevin Lecture

The 13th Annual NERI Dónal Nevin Lecture took place in the Queen's Business School, Belfast. Ms. Sarah O'Connor, columnist & associate editor...
22 Dec 2025

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Trade Union Voice as a Lever for Good Jobs: Evidence, Policy, and Practice in Northern Ireland

This NERI Working Paper no 77 was written by Dr. Lisa Wilson, Senior Economist, NERI for the Department for the Economy Northern Ireland. An...

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