News & Events

New NESC Secretariat Report: Sharing Knowledge and Lessons in Combatting Poverty – A north-south perspective

2 December 2021
Topic: Economic, Social
Type: Press Releases, Uncategorized

Poverty is a concern on both parts of the island. This report, written by NESC policy analyst Helen Johnston, finds that similar poverty trends have been identified in Ireland and Northern Ireland, with people who are unemployed, lone parents, and people with disabilities at greatest risk of poverty. Children and young people in both jurisdictions…

Regional development: A north-south opportunity––New NESC Secretariat Report

4 November 2021
Topic: Economic
Type: Press Releases

Economic growth occurs in regions. This report, written by NESC economist Noel Cahill, finds that looking at the regions across the island helps identify opportunities for collaboration, investment and growth. The report examines the economic features of regions across the island of Ireland, north and south. It finds that there is a broad division…

EEAC Network’s annual conference 2021

2 November 2021
Topic: Sustainable development
Type: News

This year, the Annual Conference of the EEAC Network, entitled Digital Transformation for a sustainable Anthropocene: Ethical, Green and Inclusive, will focus on the digital transformation within a European context and the issues and opportunities it raises for sustainable development. The conference will be hosted virtually form Barcelona from 17th–19th of November 2021. As…

Renewing Climate and Biodiversity Ambition & Action on a Shared Island––new Council report No.156

28 October 2021
Topic: Environment
Type: Press Releases

There is a sense of urgency for increased climate and biodiversity ambition and action in advance of the UN COP 26 and COP 15 meetings on climate and biodiversity, respectively. This new report from the National Economic and Social Council, Collaboration on Climate and Biodiversity: Shared Island as a Catalyst for Renewed Ambition & Action,…

Community Call: Learning for the Future – Webinar

12 October 2021
Type: Events

Online 2 – 4pm, Thursday 21 October 2021 Following the NESC paper looking at how Community Call was established, how it has developed, and the learning from this innovative programme, the Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD) are hosting a webinar to reflect on how these new ways of working can be…

New Relationships Driving Innovation and Reform in Health and Social Care

14 July 2021
Topic: Social
Type: Press Releases

The Covid-19 crisis profoundly challenged our health and social care sector. Staff, management and unions, responded to that challenge with vigour, energy and dedication. A new NESC Secretariat paper, Building a New Relationship between Voluntary Organisations and the State in the Health and Social Care Sectors, looks in detail at the organisational changes and innovation…

A Well-Being Framework for Ireland: NESC publishes new Council report No.155

6 July 2021
Topic: Social
Type: Press Releases

Covid-19 has had profound impacts on societal and economic well-being. As Ireland begins to recover from the pandemic, progress will need to be understood beyond traditional measures of economic growth. Ireland has committed to developing new measures of well-being and progress, and the latest NESC Council report, published today presents findings from a consultation designed…

Digital Inclusion in Ireland: Connectivity, Devices & Skills

2 June 2021
Topic: Economic, Social
Type: Press Releases

Media Release 1st June 2021 Report No.154: Digital Inclusion in Ireland: Connectivity, Devices & Skills Covid-19 lockdowns have seen so much of how we live, work and play move online. There has been a dramatic shift to digital and this is likely to grow in importance in the years to come. However, a new report…

Launch of Council Report No.154, Digital Inclusion in Ireland: Connectivity, Devices & Skills

1 June 2021
Topic: Social
Type: Events

To launch its report on Digital Inclusion, NESC hosted an online seminar on Thursday 1 July. The audience heard from a range of speakers, outlining the findings of the report, the experience of communities impacted by digital exclusion, and the focus on digital inclusion in policy in Ireland and internationally. The webinar provided a…

Shared Island: Projects, Progress & Policy The Island Economy—new paper from NESC Secretariat

1 June 2021
Topic: Economic, Employment
Type: Press Releases

MEDIA RELEASE 1 June, 2021 Evidence of An Island Economy To view the paper click here In 1992 Sir George Quigley introduced the concept of an ‘island economy’ for Ireland. A new report from the NESC Secretariat argues that to some extent this vision is evident. The report, The Island Economy, outlines the…