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Policy Brief: Economic Survey of Ireland, 2008pdf,305Kb,English | View long abstract 16-Apr-2008 The Irish economy has performed remarkably well over the past decade, propelling per capita income to above the EU average. Though the period of rapid catch-up has ended and productivity growth has slowed ... Also available: |
Economic survey of Ireland 2008: Integrating migrants: learning from OECD experienceEnglish | View long abstract 16-Apr-2008 Inward migration has been remarkable in recent years, bringing many young and skilled workers to Ireland. The experience has generally been positive so far but many migrants are employed in basic jobs. Policy should continue to focus on better integration. |
Economic survey of Ireland 2008: Setting the pension system on the right trackEnglish | View long abstract 16-Apr-2008 Ireland faces similar but more distant, long-term pressures from population ageing. The main issues are ensuring fiscal sustainability and finding a cost-effective way of increasing saving by those people facing a gap between the state pension and a reasonable replacement rate income in retireme |
Economic survey of Ireland 2008: Adapting government spending to lower revenue growthEnglish | View long abstract 16-Apr-2008 Tax receipts are increasing at a slower pace as economic growth eases. The expansion in public spending needs to moderate to reflect this, and better value for money will be crucial to further improving public services. |
Economic survey of Ireland 2008: Financial stability: banking on prudenceEnglish | View long abstract 16-Apr-2008 Debt has grown strongly to reach high levels, but the Irish banks are well-capitalised and profitable. Developments in international financial markets have brought new policy issues to the fore. |
Economic survey of Ireland 2008: The housing market cycle has turnedEnglish | View long abstract 16-Apr-2008 The slowdown in housing market activity will weigh on the wider economy and poses some risks. Beginning gradually to reduce the bias in the tax system towards home ownership could help to dampen future cycles. |
Economic survey of Ireland 2008: Key challengesEnglish | View long abstract 16-Apr-2008 Ireland must boost competitiveness and faces policy challenges to maintain strong growth, including boosting competition, upgrading infrastructure, generating more innovation, raising human capital and increasing labour market participation. |
Economic survey of Ireland 2008English | View long abstract 16-Apr-2008 Economic activity is now easing. Competitiveness must improve. Better infrastructure and further product and labour market reforms would keep growth strong over the medium term. Long-run challenges remain for the housing market, fiscal policy, pensions, and the integration of migrants. Also available: |
Current Developments in Manufactured Nanomaterials in Irelandpdf,85Kb,English | View long abstract 14-Apr-2008 This paper, which was submitted by the Irish delegation, shows the current developments in nanotechnology in Ireland, given at the 3rd Meeting of the Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials, held 28-30 ... |
