Informed Policy for a Better Ireland

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Gambling offers lure people to bet more, particularly people at risk of problem gambling

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Community context affects attitudes towards immigration

22 Jul, 2025

Ireland’s Women in Finance Charter records substantial increase in female participation in senior roles across the financial services sector

17 Jul, 2025

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Are community characteristics linked to people’s attitudes to immigration in Ireland?

22 Jul, 2025

Ireland's Women in Finance Charter: Annual Report 2025

17 Jul, 2025

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The mission of the Economic and Social Research Institute is to advance evidence-based policymaking that supports economic sustainability and social progress in Ireland. ESRI researchers apply the highest standards of academic excellence to challenges facing policymakers, focusing on 12 areas of critical importance to 21st Century Ireland.