‘There’s no humanity any more’: Homebuyers on ‘soul-destroying’ bidding wars
Concerns of ‘phantom bidding’ exist, but estate agents point to reality of scant supply and massive demand
Economic & Social Research Institute (ESRI)
When one-third of Irish homebuyers expect to be ripped off, it’s a big problem
Industry regulator has investigated only one complaint of so-called ghost bidding in three years
Irish men far more likely to use advanced digital skills at work than women, ESRI says
Gap is driven by relatively high advanced digital skill use among men, rather than low use among women, ESRI research finds
Explainer: One big reason why Ireland’s home-buying process is so fraught
ESRI Research suggests bidding system may egg on prices and that many did not trust the process
Nervousness pervades the Irish jobs market as days of strong multinational sector growth recede
Almost 20,000 more people are out of work last month compared with December 2024
The big question: Is Ireland willing to accept lower economic growth to cut immigration?
On migration, politicians are specialising in the Janus strategy of facing two ways at once
Most people in Ireland overestimate the scale of immigration, study finds
ESRI survey participants estimated 28% of population born abroad, compared to official figure of 22%
Cost-of-living concerns ‘still weigh on consumers’, survey shows
Index tracking public sentiment about economy is markedly lower than year ago
AI bust would hurt Ireland more, ESRI warns
Housing output will remain well below Government’s 50,000 target for at least another two years, think tank predicts
Irish mortgage arrears fall again to lowest level since 2009
Decline in arrears has been helped by strength of economy despite threat of global shocks
Sudden drop in exports would have ‘severe impact’ on the Irish economy, ESRI warns
ESRI examines three potential shock scenarios that could derail State economically
Flu strain H3N2: how prepared is the HSE for a winter surge?
A highly virulent flu strain, slow vaccine uptake and bed shortages among HSE’s problems
ESRI economist Karina Doorley appointed to State’s fiscal watchdog
New member works on issues related to the tax-benefit system, the distribution of income, and sustainability of public finances
What are the new family reunification rules for migrant workers?
The Government is tightening rules to bring them in line with other EU countries, but critics say the new policies are too restrictive
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