Economic & Social Research Institute

The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) produces independent, high-quality research with the objective of informing policies that support a healthy economy and promote social progress. Founded in 1960, the Institute has remained independent and does not take ideological positions. It has produced a large body of evidence for policymaking and contributed to public debate on a range of social and economic issues. ESRI research has been published in more than 4,500 publications.

Today teams of researchers from the fields of sociology, economics and psychology work together to break new ground across 11 research areas, to develop pioneering models and to lead a national longitudinal study. A new five-year research strategy began in 2019, to supporting through our research a sustainable economy, an improving quality of life and greater equality of opportunity in Ireland.