Nuacht & Imeachtaí

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

  • 28 October 2021

  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

    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

  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

  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: , Social

  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

    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: , Employment

    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…

• The Future of the Irish Social Welfare System

  • 19 April 2021

    The Future of the Irish Social Welfare System    Conference Video   Online event, Friday 30th April 2021 Many countries are reviewing their welfare systems in light of the challenges of the 21st century.  In addition, the Covid-19 pandemic has shone a light on the important role of social welfare systems, especially at a…

• NESC publishes research paper no 22: Long-term Resilient and Sustainable Cities A Scoping Paper

  • 15 April 2021

  MEDIA RELEASE 15th April  Long-term Resilient and Sustainable Cities A Scoping Paper To view the paper click here   Resilient Cities Are Getting Ready It is time to put the spotlight on cities on the island of Ireland, and internationally, to show how they are preparing to meet 21st century challenges.  Belfast, Bristol and Milan…

• Roundtable on Understanding Resilient and Sustainable Cities

  • 31 March 2021
  • Topic: , Environment

  Online event jointly hosted by NESC and Maynooth University Thursday, 15th April 2021   Click here to view video Roundtable on Understanding Resilient and Sustainable Cities – Online Conference  Presentations: Caroline Creamer, Maynooth University John Tully, Director of City and Organisational Strategy, Belfast City Council Prof Robin Hambleton, Emeritus Professor of City Leadership at the…