Tom McDonnell is co-director of the Nevin Economic Research Institute and is based in the Dublin office. In addition to managing staff in the Dublin office he has co-responsibility for the NERI's…
Planning is key to ensure we are well prepared for any future budgetary challenges that an ageing population and increasing dependency ratio present. Work must begin now on planning for a…
From bustling cities to rural towns, loneliness is becoming one of Ireland’s most quietly pressing social issues. While often associated with older people, loneliness affects every age group.…
This section of our National Social Monitor: The Future Starts Now: Policies for the Next Generation looks briefly at taxation and young people.
Increasing the…
Carers Week 2026, taking place from 8th to the 14th June, shines a spotlight on the carers who support family members, friends, and neighbours every day. Across Ireland, the week recognises the…
We launched our socio-economic review for 2026 on Monday, 27th April 2026. This socio-economic review for 2026 presents ideas and proposals which would enable Ireland to respond to current…
The Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2026–2030 has been launched, setting out an ambitious five-year strategy to reduce poverty, tackle inequality, and improve participation across Irish society. The…
This section of our National Social Monitor: The Future Starts Now: Policies for the Next Generation looks briefly at rural issues for young people.
Transport…
The Central Statistics Office have published Well-being - Survey on Income and Living Conditions (SILC) 2025 and report that in 2025, 26.5 per cent of respondents reported high levels of overall…
Lisa Oelschlegel is the Coordinator of the Alternatives to Violence Project in Ireland, where she supports volunteers delivering workshops in Irish prisons on conflict transformation and…
