In Poverty Focus we examine the nature and experiences of poverty in Ireland. Drawing on the available statistical evidence, we outline how poverty is measured, the value of the poverty line and…
The 2025 enforced deprivation figures published by the Central Statistics Office show that over 807,800 people still struggle to achieve a basic standard of living, including almost 236,000 children…
‘Wellbeing: Measuring What Matters 2025’ provides an independent assessment of wellbeing in Ireland. Using indicators that reflect the lived experiences of individuals and communities, the…
The rapid increase in prices that emerged from mid-2021, whilst slowing, continues to persist. This poses particular challenges for low-income households. The cost of core essentials has risen…
'Future Forty - A Fiscal and Economic Outlook to 2065' has been published by the Department of Finance and it examines the long-term impacts of global megatrends and other structural shifts and their…
Published on the 16 October 2025, a new research report from Eurofound, 'Social cohesion and inclusive participation in a polarised Europe', offers a comprehensive 20-year lens on trends of…
The Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, published annually by the U.S. Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, evaluates how successful governments are meeting…
A new report by Eurofound examines wealth inequalities across EU Member States using data collected from the European Central Bank’s Household Finance and Consumption Survey (HFCS), covering…
