• New NESC Report: Quality and Standards in Human Services
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    Development
  • Supports and Services for Unemployed Jobseekers
  • Promoting Economic Activity and Employment in Ireland
New NESC Report: Quality and Standards in Human Services
NESC launches new report: Quality and Standards in Human Services in Ireland: Overview of Concepts and Practice

NESC has now published its latest report, 124, which examines standards and accountability in the provision of human services.

Sustainable</br>Development
NESC takes on Sustainable Development role

In January 2012, the sustainable development role performed by Comhar, the Sustainable Development Council (SDC), was integrated into the work of the NESC.

Supports and Services for Unemployed Jobseekers
Supports and Services for Unemployed Jobseekers

The NESC has published its latest report, Number 123, "Supports and Services for Unemployed Jobseekers: Challenges and Opportunities in a Time of Recession".

Promoting Economic Activity and Employment in Ireland
Promoting Economic Activity and Employment in Ireland

The Council is finalising work to inform and stimulate discussion of policy possibilities which can strengthen economic recovery and address the major challenges of unemployment, social inclusion and sustainable development.

NESDO

The National Economic and Social Development Office, of which NESC is a constituent body, is established by the NESDO Act, 2006.

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Welcome to the NESC Website

The National Economic and Social Council (NESC) advises the Taoiseach on strategic issues for Ireland’s economic and social development. Currently, NESC is working on a number of key challenges which Ireland is facing, including Supports and Services for Unemployed Jobseekers, Quality and Standards in Human Services, and Promoting Economic Activity and Employment ..

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What's New?

NESC publishes Council Report 124: Quality and Standards in Human Services in Ireland: Overview of Concepts and Practice 26 Jan 2012

NESC publishes the first of a new series of reports on public services in Ireland. Read More

NESC Report 123: Supports and Services for Unemployed Jobseekers 9 Aug 2011

The NESC has published its latest report, Number 123, "Supports and Services for Unemployed Jobseekers: Challenges and Opportunities in a Time of Recession". Read More

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