Ireland’s Energy Transition: Beyond Retrofit, Towards Systemic Change A staggering 83% of Irish homes are rated C or lower on the energy performance certificate (EPC) scale. While the national focus has been heavily weighted towards deep retrofitting as the primary solution, a growing chorus of experts and recent data suggest this path, while vital, is … Read more
Ireland’s Retrofit Challenge: Rising Costs and Missed Targets Threaten Climate Goals A confluence of factors – escalating material prices, labor shortages, and sluggish homeowner uptake – is jeopardizing Ireland’s ambitious plans to retrofit its housing stock and meet crucial renewable energy targets. New data reveals that the financial burden of deep retrofits is increasingly comparable … Read more
Childhood Gambling: A Looming Public Health Crisis New research reveals a startling correlation between early gambling experiences and the development of problem gambling, raising urgent concerns about the accessibility of gambling-like activities to young people. The Early Roots of Gambling Addiction For decades, the focus on gambling addiction has largely centered on adult behaviors. However, … Read more
Irish Economy Faces Dual Threat: Stagnant Housing and AI Investment Risks Ireland’s economic outlook is clouded by a concerning double challenge: a projected standstill in housebuilding through 2026 and escalating risks associated with investment in Artificial Intelligence (AI). New analysis from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) paints a picture of potential stagnation in … Read more