Informed Policy for a Better Ireland
Material deprivation rises for children as inflation erodes real incomes
Material deprivation – the share of individuals in households unable to afford two or more items from a list of ten essentials – rose from 17.7% in 2022 to 20.1% in 2023 for those aged under 18.
Reduced but consistent growth in the domestic economy
Despite a recent decline in headline investment levels, the Irish economy's underlying growth momentum is expected to remain robust throughout 2024 and 2025.
Research Areas
Research Areas
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.