- Read more: Ireland, the EU Space Act and the Case for Satellite Broadband Transparency
This paper argues that the intensifying race among major satellite broadband operators to maximise launches risks entrenching market dominance, limiting infrastructure-sharing opportunities, and increasing strategic dependence on a small number of providers. For Ireland, as an island nation with strong interests in resilience, maritime and rural connectivity, and public-interest access, a proportionate transparency regime in…
- Read more: Gen AI for Local Governments: Findings from Dublin City Council Case Study
This study aims to address the question “what anticipated outcomes and potential challenges of AI/Gen AI adoption on public sectors’ current tasks are likely to impact public servants to adopt these technologies?” The findings of the study offer a nuanced understanding of the Gen AI adoption of public organisations and serve as a foundation for…
- Read more: Leveraging Sustainable Finance for the Irish Agribusiness Green Transition
To achieve a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, the Irish agribusiness sector requires a systemic transition toward sustainable finance that moves beyond traditional credit models to account for the unique risk profiles of green investments. This paper proposes a systemic shift that standardises sustainability KPIs, leverages state-backed guarantees via the Strategic Banking…
- Read more: Family Reunification Policies for Refugee Children and Young People in Ireland and the UK
Family reunification policies are set to change in Ireland and the UK in 2026. In this paper, Ala Sirriyeh outlines rights to family reunification for refugee children in this context.
- Read more: Could Ireland Go Nuclear? Regulatory frameworks, technology choice, and infrastructure issues
The aim of this policy paper is to provide a multi-dimensional assessment of what might be required for the potential deployment of nuclear power in Ireland. We approach this topic through an evidence-based approach, in line with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Milestones in the Development of a National Infrastructure for Nuclear Power report.…
- Read more: Large Language Models For Social Policy: A Deployment Ladder Framework For Sustainability-Aware AI Governance
Large Language Models (LLMs) have eased the various processes behind policymaking specifically where analysis of large volumes of text is needed. This however comes at a heavy cost to UN’s sustainability goals and current research in the area seems to ignore this fundamental dilemma. In this piece researchers from UCD, TU Dublin and Zayed University,…
- Read more: Does Interacting with AI Make Us Think More Rationally?
A newly published study from University College Dublin finds that people hold a strong and consistent belief that artificial intelligence makes decisions based on logic and reason, while viewing human decision-making as driven by emotion and feeling. Crucially, this belief is not a trivial observation; it changes how people actually behave. When participants in an…
- Read more: Paying for Power: How Should Ireland Support Households in an Energy Crisis?
With rising energy costs, many households in Ireland continue to struggle to afford their energy bills, highlighting the limitations of existing supports. Drawing on European experience, this paper argues that addressing energy poverty requires moving beyond incremental adjustments to the Fuel Allowance towards a broader and more diverse set of financial supports.
- Read more: Do Greenways Impact Proximate Residential Property Prices?
Recreational amenities like greenways are hard to value in monetary terms alone. This study analyses 2019 housing market data to show that two of Ireland’s major greenways have a real, measurable and positive impact on nearby residential property prices, matching findings from international research.
- Read more: Integrating Place-Based and Community-Led Approaches into Ireland’s Public Health System
While Ireland’s public health system has made significant progress, this report argues that further gains will be limited unless there is a deliberate shift towards more place‑based and genuinely community‑led (PBCL) approaches.
