The Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2026-2030 was launched at the 2026 Social Inclusion Forum in May. This eagerly awaited renewal of government commitment's to tackle poverty and exclusion is a key…
As more aspects of everyday life move online—including shopping, banking, accessing information, and interacting with public services—reliable, affordable, and high-quality internet access has…
This section of our National Social Monitor: The Future Starts Now: Policies for the Next Generation looks briefly at the income distribution issues that impact young people.
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The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has released the findings of its Trust Survey 2025, providing an updated picture of how people in Ireland view one another, public institutions, government…
A fitting legacy for this current government would be to complete the work which was started by the commitment to benchmarking in 2007; and deliver a pathway to deliver income adequacy. …
Between July and December 2026, Ireland will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. This quick explainer sets out what it is, why it matters, and what Ireland hopes to achieve…
A new report published by the Joint Committee on Children and Equality on Child Poverty and Deprivation states that child poverty remains one of Ireland's most pressing social challenges, despite…
Comparing poverty levels in Ireland with those across Europe provides useful context. Eurostat publishes comparable “at risk of poverty” statistics for all EU member states, measuring the…
Governments across the world are entering a new phase of the digital transformation. Over the past decade, public administrations have made substantial investments in digital services, data…
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…
