National Economic & Social Council (NESC): Recent submissions
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NESC@50: A Thriving Ireland – The Views of Young People on Policy Priorities and Participation
(National Economic and Social CouncilIE, 2024-03-01)The National Economic and Social Council (NESC) was established in 1973 and the 50th anniversary was marked by a dedicated NESC@50 programme of research and events in 2023. From the onset, the meaningful participation of ... -
Natural Capital Accounting: A Guide for Action
(National Economic and Social CouncilIE, 2024-01-18)How can Ireland better account for nature? On request from Government and drawing on in-depth engagement with key stakeholders, this Council report provides advice on natural capital accounting and presents a guide for ... -
Is Ireland Thriving? Answers from International Assessments
(National Economic and Social CouncilIE, 2023-10-02)The theme of NESC’s 50th anniversary NESC@50 programme of research and events is A Thriving Ireland: Inclusive, Protective, and Forward Looking. This Secretariat Report examines the extent to which Ireland can be described ... -
Understanding the Irish Economy in a Time of Turbulence
(National Economic and Social CouncilIE, 2023-04-06)Since 2020, Ireland’s economy has experienced a sequence of three significant shocks, in the form of the pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis, and the invasion of Ukraine. Over that time the policy-system has demonstrated ... -
An Opportunity to Review and Reframe Collective Bargaining and the Industrial Relations Regime
(National Economic and Social CouncilIE, 2022-11-22)This paper was prepared by the NESC Secretariat to support the deliberations of the LEEF High Level Working Group on Collective Bargaining which was established on the 30th of March 2021. While recognising the complexity ... -
Exploring Shared Opportunities in the North West: Findings from Focus Groups
(National Economic and Social CouncilIE, 2022-10-07)NESC has been undertaking a Shared Island research programme to contribute to building a shared knowledge base and understanding about possible ways in which greater co-operation can emerge across a number of economic, ... -
Shared Island: Projects, Progress & Policy, The Good-Jobs Agenda
(National Economic and Social CouncilIE, 2021-03-01)This Secretariat Paper on the concept of ‘Good Jobs’ forms part of a larger Shared Island Project, carried out by the National Economic and Social Council (NESC) at the request of the Department of the Taoiseach. Drawing ... -
Shared Island: Projects, Progress & Policy, Sharing Knowledge and Lessons in Combatting Poverty
(National Economic and Social CouncilIE, 2021-12-15)As part of the Shared Island research project this report from the NESC Secretariat shares knowledge and lessons in combatting poverty in the island of Ireland. The report finds that poverty is a concern for both parts ... -
The Transition to a Low-Carbon and More Digital Future: Supporting the Needs of Vulnerable Workers and Enterprises
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The Framing of Climate Action in Ireland: Strategic Considerations
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Gender and Covid-19 in Ireland
(National Economic and Social CouncilIE, 2021-03-25)This paper outlines data on a number of gender impacts of Covid-19 in Ireland in 2020. It describes the outcomes from the pandemic for women and men in the areas of employment, domestic work and childcare, finance and state ... -
Economic Resilience in Sustainable Communities: Innovative Approaches in Public Spending to Maximise Local Benefits
(National Economic and Social CouncilIE, 2021-03-03)The Government of Ireland, as with all governments across Europe, faces a triple challenge of recovery from the economic crisis brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the urgent need for action on climate change and ... -
Energy Transition Pathways and the COVID-19 Pandemic: An analysis of the 'green recovery' responses in Denmark and Ireland
(National Economic and Social CouncilIE, 2020-11-20)Mistral is an innovative training and support network for 15 doctoral researchers in relation to renewable energy and social acceptance operating in 6 countries: United Kingdom, Portugal, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, ... -
Modelling the Zero-Carbon Transition: International Approaches and Lessons for Ireland
(National Economic and Social CouncilIE, 2020-05-20)The Government’s Climate Action Plan and Future Jobs Ireland 2019 included a request for NESC’s advice on how to manage the transition associated with climate change and digital automation. Specifically, how to minimise ... -
Exploring Place-based Opportunities for Policy and Practice in Transition
(National Economic and Social CouncilIE, 2022-07-10)Delivering effective regional development in a context of decarbonising the economy is not just challenging economically but raises the issue of social justice and equity. Ensuring a 'just transition' that appropriately ... -
Transport-Orientated Development: Assessing Opportunity for Ireland - Background Case Studies
(National Economic and Social CouncilIE, 2019-06-10)This background paper provides an analysis of international and national evidence on the role of transport in widening the potential of active land management through unlocking land for housing, sustainable urban development, ... -
Low Work Intensity Households and the Quality of Supportive Services: Detailed Research Report
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Shared Island Shared Opportunity : NESC Comprehensive Report
(National Economic and Social CouncilIE, 2022-04-12)As part of the Government’s Shared Island Initiative the Department of the Taoiseach requested NESC to undertake research and to produce a comprehensive report on the Shared Island, to inform the development of the Shared ... -
Grounding the Recovery in Sustainable Development: A Statement from the Council
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Collaboration on Climate and Biodiversity: Shared Island as a Catalyst for Renewed Ambition & Action
(National Economic and Social CouncilIE, 2021-11-28)