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Early childhood is a key life stage and early childhood experiences are crucial not only for children's well-being, but for their subsequent development. There is increasing evidence that social inequalities in outcomes emerge even before children start school, and a large body of international...
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The increase in inward migration has been an important change in Ireland and Northern Ireland in recent decades. Migration can bring opportunities but also challenges. Integration not only allows immigrants to contribute to the economic, social, cultural, and political life of their host...
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For many commentators the litmus test of integration is how well the children of migrants are faring. This report investigates whether children born in Ireland to migrant parents differ from children with Irish-born parents in terms of their English language development at three, five and nine...
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Ireland and Northern Ireland share many social, historical and geographical characteristics but their political institutions and the configuration of policy are very different. This report summarises some key findings from the extensive and ambitious research programme between the ESRI and the...
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The 21st century has seen significant social, political, and economic change on the island of Ireland. This report draws on multiple sources of high-quality, comparative social survey data to explore the development of social and political attitudes in Ireland, North and South, over the past 25...
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Labour market inclusion is a key component of gender equality. In recent decades, in Ireland and Northern Ireland, women have increasingly entered paid employment. Yet, comparative research across the island on the level and conditions of women's participation remains limited. Different...
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Despite the right of disabled people to full social and economic inclusion, many face multiple day-to-day and systemic challenges. These include but are not limited to additional expenses, access to housing, and everyday accessibility difficulties. Surveys show the general public hold positive...
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