News and Archive | Public Policy, Public Expenditure & GNP

Employment – 2008 And 2014. Ireland And OECD Compared
— 15 Sep 2015

This note looks at the change in the numbers employed in Ireland and the OECD between 2008 and 2014.
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Rental Costs in Ireland : The Evidence
— 8 Sep 2015

This note examines changes in rents since rental costs peaked in Q4 2007 and considers the appropriate
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PSO Levy – An Update
— 19 Aug 2015

The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) published the final decision on the PSO levy which will mean
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PSO Levy On Electricity
— 27 Jul 2015

The PSO (Public Service Obligation) levy, which currently yields over €300 million, is used to subsidise
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Does The Tax On Petrol And Diesel Need To Be Reviewed?
— 22 Jul 2015

This note considers the effective tax rates on petrol and diesel in Ireland, and asks whether the taxation
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Energy Taxes
— 15 Jul 2015

Ireland’s energy taxes are relatively high and above the OECD average. This note looks at our tax burden
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Deprivation
— 8 Jul 2015

Deprivation levels have increased across all income deciles since the economic crisis in 2008. Deprivation
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Maths And Science Skills Of Irish Students
— 29 Jun 2015

Ireland’s maths and science scores, among 15-year-old students, are above the OECD average. Yet, 15%
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Vacant Site Levy- An Update
— 18 Jun 2015

In our commentary published on 21 May, 2015 we argued that the proposed exemption of land in public ownership
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Ireland’s Public Debt Burden
— 11 Jun 2015
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The High Cost Of Childcare In Ireland
— 30 May 2015
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