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The unintended consequences of a pension age increase: Evidence from Ireland

Tuda, Dora; Doorley, Karina; Sándorová, Simona - 2026

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Price elasticity of residential natural gas demand : evidence from population microdata in Ireland

Wade, Brendan; Carthy, Philip; Farrell, Niall - 2026

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Consumer acceptance of time-of-use tariffs : the role of information and price salience

Carthy, Philip; Farrell, Niall; Harold, Jason; Timmons, … - 2026

Time-of-use (ToU) tariffs are an efficient mechanism for managing peak electricity demand, but consumer adoption remains low and usage suboptimal. This paper examines three possible economic and behavioral barriers: (1) The monetary compensation available under ToU tariffs may be insufficient...

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Productivity growth in Europe : is Baumol cost disease an explanation?

Hennessy, Mark; Lawless, Martina; O'Connor, Ciara - 2026

This paper examines the existence and extent to which the "Baumol cost disease" could have affected aggregate growth in Europe. This would arise if lower productivity sectors began to account for an increasing share of output which would then put downward pressure on the prospective growth rate...

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The unintended consequences of a pension age increase : evidence from Ireland

Tuda, Dora; Doorley, Karina; Sándorová, Simona - 2026

We examine the labour market, welfare receipt and health effects of a reform to the Irish State Pension system which increased the age at which some workers could claim a State Pension. We use longitudinal data on ageing in Ireland and a causal identification strategy based on the random date of...

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A holistic view of biomethane : insights from a systematic review of biomethane in Ireland

Vollmer, Anita; Lynch, Muireann - 2026

Biomethane is gaining traction as a possible renewable alternative to fossil gas. Due to its interconnection with food and waste systems and the decentralised nature of its production it is a complex energy source that should be considered within the broader energy-environment-society nexus it...

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Perceptions of safety, fairness and risk in road spaces shared by pedestrians, cyclists and drivers

Fox, Celine; Timmons, Shane; Lunn, Pete - 2026

Designing shared road spaces that accommodate multiple modes of transport is central to promoting active travel, but engagement can be hindered by perceptions of danger and unfairness, especially among groups more worried about navigating shared spaces. This study used an online randomised...

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Measuring rental inflation : evidence from Ireland

Kren, Janez; Slaymaker, Rachel - 2026

Accurate measurement of rental inflation is essential for understanding housing market dynamics, informing policy, and ensuring reliable inflation statistics. This paper constructs a repeat rent index (RRI) using newly available administrative data from the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB),...

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Drivers of AI adoption and investment intentions : insights from Irish SMEs

Alvaro-Taus, Marta; Fitzgerald, Keith; Kren, Janez; … - 2026

In this paper, we use novel survey data to consider factors impacting the adoption and intentions to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) by Irish micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). More specifically, we explore the effects of firm characteristics, barriers to adoption and...

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SME financing in Ireland revisited : exploring the long shadow of the financial crisis

Coates, Dermot; McIndoe-Calder, Tara; O'Toole, Conor; … - 2026

The functioning of credit markets and their impact on economic activity came to the fore in Ireland following the 2007 global financial crisis. The major challenges in the banking sector led to a severe contraction in credit availability, in particularly for small- and medium-sized firms. This...

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