# ESRI study

This year

2023

Majority of working asylum seekers are in low-skilled jobs and others struggle to find work

Since 2018,12,000 applications have been granted for asylum seekers to work.

12.3k

Mar 24th 2023, 6:00 AM

All time

Carbon tax could see emissions drop by 10% and increased tax revenue could benefit poorer families

Last year, Finance Minister Paschal Donohue considered introducing higher carbon taxes but ditched the idea at the last minute.

17.4k

141

Jun 6th 2019, 6:00 AM

Despite potential benefits, Irish people are 'exceptionally resistant' to switching phone provider

Customers unwilling to switch could influence the effectiveness of competition in the market, researchers said.

18.2k

Jul 9th 2018, 10:22 PM

The workplace smoking ban hasn't stopped workers smoking

Despite the extra incentive to give up, more employed people smoke after the smoking ban.

12.1k

Aug 26th 2013, 6:45 AM