- Read more: The Distributional Impact of Energy Price Increases in Ireland and the Policy Response
New research from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) shows that rising energy prices in 2026 are highly regressive, affecting low-income households relatively more than high-income households. The study also shows that recent government measures have reduced — but not eliminated — the cost pressures facing households
- Read more: Social Transfers Utilisation Among Migrants and Irish-Born in Ireland
This report uses nationally representative data from the Central Statistics Office to assess whether immigrants in Ireland are more or less likely to be in receipt of social welfare payments compared to Irish-born people. Overall, the findings show that there is no general pattern of immigrants being more likely to be in receipt of welfare…
- Read more: The Effects of Investment in Education and Training on Productivity Growth in the European Union
Published in The Review of Income and Wealth, this paper analyzes on-the-job training’s impacts on labor productivity growth. Findings show that investment in job training does improve labor productivity growth, both directly and indirectly. Effects are strongest in industries with strong complementarities with organizational capital.
- Read more: Projections of HSE Primary and Community Care Workforce Requirements to 2040
This research projects that up to 3,300 additional frontline primary and community care staff may be needed by 2040 to meet growing demand, particularly in services supporting older people living in the community.
- Read more: European Commission 2026 Country Report for Ireland
The report assesses Ireland’s progress under the European Semester process and implementation of its Recovery and Resilience Plan. It highlights long-term fiscal sustainability risks in healthcare, noting high levels of health expenditure alongside structural inefficiencies in hospital and primary care services.
- Read more: Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2026–2030
This strategy sets out the Government’s five-year plan to reduce poverty and improve social inclusion through 63 cross-government actions covering income supports, employment, housing, education, health, transport, childcare and community supports, with a focus on groups most affected by poverty.
- Read more: Perceptions of Climate Change and Policy Among Farmers and the Public in Ireland
New ESRI research finds no evidence of an urban-rural divide in concern about climate change or willingness to take action. The study also shows that farmers and non-farmers underestimate each other’s level of concern and willingness to act, highlighting a pattern of widespread pluralistic ignorance that may hinder climate cooperation.
- Read more: National Social Monitor The Future Starts Now: Policies for the Next Generation
Social Justice Ireland has published a report titled National Social Monitor The Future Starts Now: Policies for the Next Generation.
- Read more: The Urban-Rural Divide: What CSO Data Reveals About Life in Ireland
Social Justice Ireland has published a paper titled The Urban-Rural Divide: What CSO Data Reveals About Life in Ireland.
- Read more: Statistical Spotlight #19 The First Five Years of Life in Ireland – Update 2026
The Department of Children, Disability and Equality has published a report titled The First Five Years of Life in Ireland – Update 2026. This is the nineteenth report in the Statistical Spotlights series.
