Despite an extensive focus on refusal, the real story in Ireland is the size of the uptake

National public health regulation compliance dropped since January, says ESRI

ESRI study also finds growing number of people willing to receive vaccine

Donnelly says people will be able to avail of the facility without a referral order

In the fight against Covid, the wisdom of the crowd has been proven right

Caveat: Policymakers still don’t seem to know which restrictions combat virus rates

Covid-19 curbs on behaviour have built up levels of personal saving never before seen

Power as detterent is overstated and justice system has poor record in recovering fines

Opposition to Covid-19 measures ‘miles off’ quiet majority’s view, says Prof Pete Lunn

While Ireland initially responded well to the challenge, it has now lost its way

Three-quarters of new cases are among under-45s. Complacency seems to be creeping in

The Government needs to worry about who is flying in, not who is flying out

Smart Money: A viable vaccine could change everything for the global and domestic economies

Where are the dangers, and how can a new wave be turned into a ripple, not a tsunami?

Research shows majority of people are nervous about a second surge of Covid-19

Intense discussions are ongoing about when to reopen, and how. These are the options

Smart Money: Will your temperature be taken as you arrive to work? – and six other big questions

Draconian power to keep people at home will be bolstered by public disapproval of flouters

Clear messages and sense of collective survival key to behaviour change, experts say

Study finds participation in game in Munster more likely to bridge socio-economic divide

ESRI research points to problems that undermine successful saving for retirement

What are they thinking? When it comes to Brexit, the answer has several layers

People swayed by top-line figures can end up paying more in the long term

ESRI finds up to almost 60% of users have never switched to another telcom firm

ESRI conference on budget perspectives and Norwegian Air reporting second-quarter results

Radio review: Newstalk host’s insurgent style masks a complex persona

‘In Case of Emergencies’ exhibition: The human brain codes risk in five categories – won’t happen, unlikely, 50-50, likely and will happen

Nielsen and the ESRI tested consumer confidence with different results

Tendency to marry others with similar incomes contributes to rising inequality

Extra information about products, beyond price, makes people struggle to see value

Behavioural economics is helping governments and businesses to read our thoughts and change our behaviour for their benefit

How to find the right physical activity for a reluctant participant

Review: Newstalk’s Breakfast presenter mixes wit and insight to win listeners, but even he cannot lift the lethargy as a guest on the RTÉ Radio 1 show

As many as 50 per cent of 11 to 12 year olds stop playing when they move from primary to secondary education

Opinion: Government is beginning to address criticism that civil service does not have enough specialists

In the last days of the boom we spent like kings. The bailout years have taught us to scrimp like paupers. Will waving goodbye to the troika give us back our confidence?

Listen here to a special programme on what the bailout meant for Ireland - and what happens next