National Economic & Social Council (NESC): Recent submissions
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Exploring Place-based Opportunities for Policy and Practice in Transition
(National Economic and Social Council, ireland, 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 Council, ireland, 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, ... -
Advancing the Low-Carbon Transition in Irish Transport
(National Economic and Social Council, ireland, 2019-05-10)This research from DCU identifies three main themes: complexities inherent in transport; competing priorities and contestation between institutional drivers; and the fragmented governance landscape and institutional ... -
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 Council, ireland, 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 ... -
Housing Policy: Actions to Deliver Change
(National Economic and Social Council, ireland, 2020-11-11) -
The Future of the Irish Social Welfare System: Participation and Protection
(National Economic and Social Council, ireland, 2020-11-18) -
Grounding the Recovery in Sustainable Development: A Statement from the Council
(National Economic and Social Council, ireland, 2021-02-18) -
Digital Inclusion in Ireland: Connectivity, Devices & Skills
(National Economic and Social Council, ireland, 2021-06-02) -
Ireland’s Well-Being Framework: Consultation Report
(National Economic and Social Council, ireland, 2021-07-06) -
Collaboration on Climate and Biodiversity: Shared Island as a Catalyst for Renewed Ambition & Action
(National Economic and Social Council, ireland, 2021-11-28) -
Ireland's Private Rental Sector: Pathways to Secure Occupancy and Affordable Supply
(National Economic and Social Council, ireland, 2015-05-13)This report is NESC’s contribution to Government development of a new national policy for the private rental sector, including issues such as investment, standards and regulation, as indicated in Construction 2020 and the ... -
Valuing Nature- Perspectives and Issues
(National Economic and Social Council, ireland, 2017-04)This report aims to open the debate on Natural Capital by engaging with a growing body of critical scholarly work, as well as grassroots environmental movements, particularly those in the Global South. This work pulls the ... -
Nature’s Values: From Intrinsic to Instrumental. A review of values and valuation methodologies in the context of ecosystem services and natural capital
(National Economic and Social Council, ireland, 2017-04)Consciously or not, people attach values to aspects that are important in their lives. These values can inform their preferences and their behaviour. They attach a value to a clean, healthy, functioning environment just ... -
Reflections on Infrastructure Policy and Institutional Developments in the UK
(National Economic and Social Council, ireland, 2017-11)This paper describes and reflects on the evolution of the UK’s approach to infrastructure policy and planning. The purpose is to help inform the development of Irish infrastructure policy as we return to higher levels ... -
Moving Towards the Circular Economy in Ireland
(National Economic and Social Council, ireland, 2017-10-25)There is increasing recognition of the potential benefits for economies and societies of moving away from a ‘make-use-dispose’ model towards adopting a circular economy, thereby maximising resource efficiency and environmental ... -
The Dynamics of Environmental Sustainability and Local Development: Aquaculture
(National Economic and Social Council, ireland, 2016-06-15)Introduction : Increasing attention is being focused on the aquaculture sector so as to deepen and extend its sustainable growth in Ireland and across the EU. In Ireland, this is part of an increased focus on national ... -
Housing Supply and Land: Driving Public Action For The Common Good
(National Economic and Social Council, ireland, 2015-07)The level of housing development and output is low, despite evidence of strong current need and demand and likely future requirements. Many factors are suggested as have a bearing—costs and returns, finance, planning, ... -
Housing Supply and Land: Driving Public Action For The Common Good
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The Burren Life Programme: An Overview
(National Economic and Social Council, ireland, 2016-03-09)The Burren Life Programme (BLP) has received much positive attention for its success in engaging Burren farmers and institutional and civic stakeholders in delivering tangible social, economic and ...
