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NESC’s Dr. Helen Johnston participates in the 2017 Annual Social Inclusion Forum

25 May 2017
Type: News

NESC’s Senior Policy Analyst Dr. Helen Johnston participates in the 2017 Annual Social Inclusion Forum. The Social Inclusion Forum (SIF) was established by Government as part of the structures to monitor and evaluate Ireland’s National Action Plan for Social Inclusion (NAPinclusion) 2007- 2016. The Conference will provide a forum for engagement between officials from Government Departments,…

NESC call for Expressions of Interest for Sustainability Research 2017

12 May 2017
Type: News

NESC today called for Expressions of Interest for Sustainability Research 2017. As part of its focus on sustainability issues, NESC is seeking an experienced post-graduate researcher to work alongside NESC staff for 12-18 months on a project, ‘Governance for Low Carbon Transition’. Meeting our energy targets and effectively transitioning towards a carbon-free society represents a…

NESC publishes research series Nature’s Values: From Intrinsic to Instrumental and Valuing Nature: Perspective and Issues

19 April 2017
Type: News

As part of NESC’s work on sustainable development, two papers were commissioned in 2016 on aspects of ‘natural capital’ and the debates on valuing nature: Nature’s Values: From Intrinsic to Instrumental by Dr Craig Bullock; and Valuing Nature: Perspectives and Issues by Dr Patrick Bresnihan. These are available now as part of our Research Paper Series. These papers outline…

“Significant opportunities exist for local enterprise and rural development in Irish aquaculture”

15 June 2016
Type: Press Releases

There is great potential for Ireland to develop its aquaculture in the coming decade, with a rich and varied marine landscape, and a long coastline. However, the sector is small in scale, relative to Scotland or Norway, and has been in decline somewhat over the last decade, as it has been across Europe. Today’s report…

NESC publishes research paper on The Burren Life Programme

10 March 2016
Type: Press Releases

Farmers Work to Resolve Environmental Challenges in the Burren The Burren is a unique area in North Clare, known for its abundant biodiversity and rich heritage. It provides the context for a fascinating account of the Burren Life Programme, provided here by Dr Brendan Dunford, its programme manager and a key player in its development.…

How can Ireland create a more affordable, sustainable & equitable housing system?

10 September 2015
Type: Press Releases

Press Release: Dublin, Thursday, 10th September, 2015 — How can Ireland create a more affordable, sustainable and equitable housing system? This is the question being debated today at a conference organised by the National Economic & Social Council (NESC) in Croke Park. The conference draws together the four housing policy reports published by NESC in…

Housing supply and affordability are critical in Ireland’s recovery

23 July 2015
Type: Press Releases

Ireland urgently needs to resume construction and supply of affordable new homes. Our competitiveness, ability to create jobs and social inclusion can be damaged by the low level of supply and high cost of homes. Endorsing the Government’s identification of affordability as a primary goal of housing policy, the National Economic and Social Council (NESC)…

NESC publishes Council Report 141: Ireland’s Private Rental Sector: Pathways to Secure Occupancy and Affordable Supply

13 May 2015
Type: Press Releases

MEDIA RELEASE ‘‘Making rental affordable and attractive needs more than one policy approach’’ Ireland’s rental sector is under enormous pressure. The impact is being felt by individuals and families renting and it is now becoming a threat to Ireland’s competitiveness and job creation. The sector needs a new vision and strategy if it is to…

NESC publishes Council Report 140: Homeownership and Rental: What Road is Ireland On?

3 December 2014
Type: Press Releases

MEDIA RELEASE ‘Homeownership and Rental: What Road is Ireland On?’ Hard choices are ahead, if Ireland is to meet the housing needs of its population in a sustainable and affordable way. A new report from the National Economic and Social Council (NESC) shows that certain groups will struggle to achieve homeownership—those on low incomes, single…

NESC publishes Report 139: Wind Energy in Ireland: Building Community Engagement and Social Support

4 July 2014
Type: Press Releases

MEDIA RELEASE Wind Energy in Ireland: Building Community Engagement and Social Support ‘The social aspects of wind energy development are now essential in Ireland, as across Europe’ said Rory O’Donnell Director of NESC at today’s launch of their report on the key issues surrounding social support for wind energy. Drawing on commissioned research—which looked at…