News & Events

A New Look for NESC

4 November 2024
Type: News

What makes up a brand? As it turns out, a lot more than we thought! Following our 50th anniversary and conference last year, we felt that it was the perfect time to update the NESC brand. We wanted to build on the last 50 years, while at the same time remaining fresh and on…

Experts Gather to Discuss NESC Research on Ireland’s Future Energy System

30 October 2024
Topic: Energy and renewables
Type: Events

Last Wednesday, 23rd October 2024, The National Economic and Social Council (NESC) gathered national stakeholders to consider the preliminary findings of its research into the future of Ireland’s energy system. That research, part of NESC’s wider energy research programme, examines how the transition to a decarbonised electricity system will impact Ireland’s economic resilience. The event…

NESC Contributes to Director’s Panel at The Centre for Cross Border Studies 25th Anniversary Conference

11 October 2024
Type: News

Senior social policy analyst Dr Helen Johnston attended the Centre for Cross Border Studies 25th Anniversary Conference “Celebrating a shared journey and the path ahead” on 19th September 2024 in the Ballymascanlon Hotel, Dundalk. The conference was attended by more than 150 delegates from across the island of Ireland and all walks of life who…

Council Report No.166 – Boosting Ireland’s Housing Supply: Modern Methods of Construction

19 September 2024
Topic: Housing
Type: Press Releases

“Modern methods of construction (MMC) a ‘game-changer’ to boosting Irish housing supply and helping meet environmental goals.” Greater adoption of MMC can lead to higher productivity gains in Irish homebuilding; Ireland’s MMC industry is ready, willing and able to increase housing supply and accelerate delivery; and, Increased use of MMC in homebuilding helps meet Ireland’s…

NESC Contributes to Panel Discussion on Doughnut Economics

6 September 2024
Topic: Economic, Energy and renewables, Environment
Type: News

NESC Policy Analyst Gemma O’Reilly (right) with Kate Raworth. On Wednesday, 4th September 2024 Kate Raworth gave a public lecture on Doughnut Economics following her award of an honorary doctorate in economic sciences by UCD. Doughnut economics provides an integrated framework for thinking about countries’ and cities’ performance in achieving adequate social foundation for…

Council Report No.165 – Towards a National Better Work Strategy

30 July 2024
Topic: Employment
Type: Press Releases

NESC Report says targeted support and coordination needed to deliver Better Work agenda. NESC Report calls for a Better Work Strategy to improve the quality of work across all sectors of the economy. Irish and international research shows that investing in Better Work is good for employees, employers and the wider economy and society …

NESC’s Recent Engagements with the UK on Energy Future

12 July 2024
Topic: Energy and renewables
Type: News

Dr Cathal FitzGerald (NESC) and Scotland’s Climate Action Minister Gillian Martin discussed the Council’s research and lessons from Scotland’s experience. NESC meets with Irish and Scottish Ministers, UK Diplomats, and representatives from the energy industry on the future of energy systems These actions form part of the Council’s Energy Research Programme for 2024 Collaboration…

NESC’s Presentation to the North South Ministerial Council Environment Sector Meeting on 10/6/2024

5 July 2024
Topic: Environment
Type: News

Dr Helen Johnston, policy analyst at NESC, presented to the North South Ministerial Council Environment meeting on 10th June 2024 in Armagh. Helen’s presentation drew from the NESC Council report Collaboration on Climate and Biodiversity: Shared Island as a Catalyst for Renewed Ambition and Action. This work emphasised that ambitious all-island action and collaboration are…

NESC Moderates at the 19th Social Inclusion Forum in Croke Park

6 June 2024
Topic: Social
Type: News

Dr Helen Johnston, policy analyst at NESC, moderated the panel question and answer session at the 19th Social Inclusion Forum, which took place at Croke Park on Thursday 30th May. The Forum brings together policy makers, service providers and service users from across Government Departments, people experiencing poverty and/or social exclusion, and the community and…

News: NESC Participates in the Modern Method of Construction (MMC) Ireland National Conference in Kilkenny

29 May 2024
Topic: Infrastructure
Type: News

MMC Ireland, the leading representative body for Ireland’s MMC sector, held its second National Conference at the Lyrath Estate in Co. Kilkenny on 22nd and 23rd May 2024. This event focused on the advances and industry barriers affecting the adoption and deployment of MMC, including key developments in government policy and regulation, construction sector…