- 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: Understanding Life in Ireland: The Well-Being Framework
The government of Ireland published ‘Understanding Life in Ireland: The Well-being Framework 2025’ on 26 June 2025.
- Read more: Comparative price levels of consumer goods and services- Statistics
The European statistical office (Eurostat) published an article on ‘Comparative price levels of consumer goods and services’ on June 19,2025
- Read more: Future of the Irish State: 2025 and Beyond
The report on “Future of the Irish State: 2025 and Beyond” by the Think-Tank for Action on Social Change (TASC) was published on June 3, 2025.
- Read more: Ireland: IMF Staff Report for the 2023 Article IV Consultation
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published: “Ireland: 2023 Article IV Consultation”. Summary: “Ireland’s economy has shown remarkable resilience in the face of consecutive shocks. Following two years of impressive performance, growth, as measured by real GNI*, is projected to moderate to a still solid pace at 2½ percent in 2023–24. Inflation is expected to…
- Read more: Ireland’s Competitiveness Scorecard 2023
The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council (NCPC) published a report on Ireland’s competitiveness position compared to other economies and identifies potential areas of concern. It is available to read here.
- Read more: Social Justice Ireland: Analysis of Budget 2023
Social Justice Ireland have published an analysis and critique of Budget 2023. It is available to download here.
- Read more: The Cost of Doing Business in Ireland 2019
The Cost of Doing Business in Ireland 2019 by the National Competitiveness Council is now available HERE
