News & Events

• NESC at UD2024 in Oslo

  • 28 November 2024
  • Topic: Disability, Housing, Social
  • Type: News

  From 20th–22nd November, NESC Policy Analyst Dr David Hallinan participated in the Universal Design 2024 (UD2024) conference in Oslo. Universal Design (UD) is the design and composition of an environment so that it can be accessed, understood and used to the greatest extent possible by all people, regardless of their age, size, ability or disability.…

• NESC Energy Work Programme: Systems Workshop on 19/11/24

  • 26 November 2024
  • Topic: Environment
  • Type: Events

  On Tuesday, 19th November 2024, as part of its research programme on energy, the National Economic and Social Council (NESC) gathered members of the heat and electricity sectors to collect perspectives, insights and ideas on the goal to transition towards zero carbon by 2050. The outcomes of the workshop will inform NESC’s systems analysis of…

• NESC at the Inaugural Decarbonising Dublin Summit

  • 21 November 2024
  • Topic: Energy and renewables, Environment
  • Type: News

    On 14th November 2024, Dr Jeanne Moore participated in Codema’s Decarbonising Dublin Summit. Codema is Dublin’s Energy Agency, and this event focused on the challenges and opportunities facing the capital in meeting its climate and energy targets towards 2030 and 2050. Jeanne moderated the morning session, ‘A Strategic Vision for Dublin’, with panellists sharing…

• 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…