National Economic and Social Council

We are the national advisory body to the Taoiseach and the Irish Government, providing research, dialogue and advice that helps achieve Ireland’s sustainable economic, social and environmental development.

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In the Spotlight

Press Release for Council Report No.173 ‘Artificial Intelligence in Service of Society’

28 April 2026 – New NESC report emphasises Ireland’s critical window of opportunity.

NESC Visits Strasbourg for Event on Our “Algorithmic Age”

15 April 2026 – Dr Siobhán O’Sullivan discussed the implications of digital technologies and AI for human dignity, autonomy, and privacy.

NESC Workshop at Civil Society Week 2026: Social Cohesion

2 March 2026 – Participants at Civil Society Week contributed to a consultation workshop on social cohesion, designed and co-delivered by NESC.

Recent Publications

29 April

Artificial Intelligence in Service of Society: Navigating Our Way Forward

How we can best develop and deploy AI in ways that are safe, ethical, and rights-respecting.

29 April

Social Cohesion: Report of Workshops Held in Dublin and Cavan

Comparing outputs and themes from two participatory workshops that explored the topic of social cohesion.

09 March

Addressing Trade-Offs in the Energy Transition

Understanding, confronting, and resolving key trade-offs is crucial to the success of Ireland’s energy transition.

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News & Events

26 February 2026

NESC Hosts Policy Roundtable on Green Hydrogen

22 October 2025

NESC Energy Conference 2025: Energising the Transition

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