News & Events

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…

The Future of the Irish Social Welfare System

19 April 2021
Topic: Social
Type: Events

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
Type: News

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: Economic, Environment
Type: Events

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…

Shared Island: Projects, Progress & Policy The Good-Jobs Agenda—new paper from NESC Secretariat

15 March 2021
Topic: Economic, Employment
Type: Press Releases

MEDIA RELEASE 15th March Good Jobs: A Shared Interest on the Island To view the paper click here Good jobs are needed on all parts of the island of Ireland. ‘Poor’ jobs, low pay and precarious forms of employment are not new and digitisation, climate transition and globalisation have the potential to create…

Gender and Covid-19 in Ireland—new paper from NESC Secretariat

11 March 2021
Topic: Social
Type: Press Releases

MEDIA RELEASE ‘The gender impacts of Covid-19 in Ireland’ To view the paper click here Women and men of all ages and groups have been impacted by the changes wrought by Covid-19 in Ireland. However, there are a number of gender differences. Overall, men have been more affected by employment loss due to…

NESC publishes Research Papers No.19 & 20: Making Rural Ireland Resilient

4 March 2021
Topic: Sustainable development
Type: Press Releases

MEDIA RELEASE: March 4th Making Rural Ireland Resilient We need to take time to understand how rural Ireland is changing. The pandemic has seen some return to rural areas and this is positive. It has also magnified long-standing issues, such as access to high-quality broadband, social isolation and the need for sustainable enterprises and job…