The Economic and Social Research Institute’s report says worsening mental health and wellbeing among children and young people is a ‘growing burden’.

People are "misjudging" and "misconceiving" immigration statistics here, according to a new study

There are markers for Christmas markets and festivals, light shows, ice-skating, and Santa's Grottos.

The think tank also said the presence of multinational corporations ‘remains a tremendous positive for the Irish economy’.

There was a spike in work permits granted in 2024 after significant changes to permit rules that year.

The ESRI have joined the budgetary watchdog, the IFAC, and a civil servant body in stating Budget 2026 would result in income cuts.

A report co-author said the research ‘gives important insight into what makes anti-immigrant sentiment more likely’.

A researcher said the findings of the study call for stricter regulation of gambling offers in Ireland.

New Esri research, commissioned by BlockW, highlights the complexities and risks associated with children’s digital technology use.

Requirements for an additional 943 to 1,211 GPs by 2040 are projected, relative to a 2023 headcount of 3,928 GPs.

The ESRI study examines socioeconomic conditions across communities in Ireland.

The latest ESRI-Shared Island report also identifies a number of areas around employment, childcare, and education.

There is at least one Airbnb for every 10 private rental sector properties in 38 out of 166 local electoral areas.

Climate change was selected by 43 per cent of farmers as one of the three most important issues they face out of a list of eight.

Paschal Donohoe was speaking following the publication of a report on the potential impact of tariffs.

A report into the School Complete Programme has found higher rates of non-attendance and more school avoidance.

A significant minority (nearly 40 per cent of young men, and 32 per cent of young women) do not always use either condoms or other forms of contraception when having sex

The ESRI modelled where house prices should be on the basis of various economic and demographic factors such as income, population, credit and interest rates.

The report stated that for non-EU nationals, working in an irregular situation can create difficulties such as accessing social security.

The Tánaiste was asked whether the Government planned to set fresh targets for the next five years ahead of the general election.

The ESRI study said this was due to opposing effects in the tax and benefits system, education levels and unequal wages.

Holly Cairns said ministers have tried to ‘splash cash around indiscriminately’.

There has been an increase in the number of children being deprived of basic essentials because of inflation, a report has said.

About 230,000 children suffered from material deprivation in 2023, an increase of 30,000 children compared with 2022.

Long-term exposure to air pollution has been linked to pooer mental health in older people, according to research published on Monday

The ESRI launched a report examining the health impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on people living in disadvantaged areas in Ireland.

The ESRI has estimated the number homes needed based on projected population growth at local authority-level

Research by the ESRI pointed to a 'better-than-expected international outlook'

Children who spend more time growing up in worse housing conditions and poorer quality neighbourhoods face greater social and emotional difficulties that their peers, the study found

The research by the ESRI found that mothers and fathers reported much lower levels of conflict with their teenage children over time

At their height, Covid-related employment schemes supported around one million individuals and 37,000 enterprises.

Dr Iris Elliot said that since Brexit, Northern Ireland is no longer participating in European surveys.

A narrower gender pay gap in Northern Ireland is partly down to a higher percentage of public sector workers, researchers said

The Irish residential market has a very high share of under-occupied dwellings relative to other EU countries, according to the report

Unemployment is forecast to average 4.3 per cent in 2024 and 4.2 per cent in 2025

That is compared with previous data on attitudes in the country and compared with other European countries.

The study investigated different forms of ableism, the stigma and discrimination faced by people with disabilities.

An ESRI report said that a shortage of labour and the risk of inflation poses a challenge for the National Development Plan

Two-thirds of all long-term residential care beds in three counties are now provided by large private operators, the ESRI said.

The ESRI has backed the Government over it's handling of the 5-percent spending rule in the budget

The ESRI said 300 additional hospital beds are needed each year to keep up with population growth

A new report from the ESRI found 141,600 people arrived in the State in the 12 months to April, representing a 31 per cent increase on the previous year

The new research also found that the majority of teenagers who could be paid the sub-minimum wage rate are receiving higher pay