Alan Barrett

Research Prof, Economic and Social Research Institute @ESRIDublin; Member, Royal Irish Academy @RIAdawson; Member, N Ireland Fiscal Council @NIFiscalCouncil

[Ireland OECD&UNESCO @IRLOECDUNESCO]

Dr @AlanMBarrett from the @Esri popped into the Embassy this afternoon to discuss the most recent Quarterly Economic Commentary, as well as his perspectives on Irish economy and broader economic issues.

[Northern Ireland Fiscal Council @NIFiscalCouncil]

💧New article: what persistent funding gaps mean for NI Water, wastewater capacity and long‑term public finances.

https://t.co/7Lb28v1lE6

[Alan Barrett @AlanMBarrett]

Watching the @Lions in Dublin, Ireland on #NFLonNetflix.

[Northern Ireland Fiscal Council @NIFiscalCouncil]

📢 The NI Fiscal Council has published its 2025 Conference Report, capturing key insights on the Barnett Formula, public sector transformation, and stakeholder feedback. Read the full summary and reflections here:
https://t.co/Isla2N9WjK

#PublicFinance #NITransformation

[Northern Ireland Fiscal Council @NIFiscalCouncil]

During a break in formal proceedings, Dr Birnie, @MaureenOReilly7 and @AlanMBarrett took the opportunity to gather their thoughts

[Alan Barrett @AlanMBarrett]

Proud to say I've visited both the @NIAuditOffice and @WesternMichU. Who else can say that!

[NI Audit Office @NIAuditOffice]

Great to welcome @WesternMichU accountant students to our office today! We hope you enjoyed your visit!

[Alan Barrett @AlanMBarrett]

Remarkable to see myself in this news report from 2008 in the week that I return to the ESRI's Quarterly Economic Commentary team - after a break of 14 years.

[RTÉ Archives @RTEArchives]

ESRI report indicates that Ireland is in recession.

WATCH: RTÉ News reports #OnThisDay in 2008

https://t.co/OtgZjiwTXe

[Alan Barrett @AlanMBarrett]

@shelleydeane Keenan's?

[Alan Barrett @AlanMBarrett]

Here is a link to the @ESRIDublin, @IRLDeptFinance paper on trade protectionist measures and the likely impact on the Irish economy. An important and timely paper and good to see such valuable collaboration between the ESRI and the DoF.

https://t.co/jKuxAXxbUA

[Alan Barrett @AlanMBarrett]

Great to represent the @NIFiscalCouncil at today's @NIAuditOffice conference - a lively panel discussion about using public funds wisely to improve outcomes for the citizens of Northern Ireland.

[NI Audit Office @NIAuditOffice]

. @markdevenport hosting the panel discussion at todaysConference. Great range of external expertise and perspectives on the NIAO and wider public sector’s role in improving outcomes for NI

[Alan Barrett @AlanMBarrett]

This week's visit of colleagues from Vietnam's Central Institute for Economic Management to the @ESRIDublin continued today. Very grateful to Prof @Carol_Newman of @tcdeconomics for hosting a great meeting in @tcddublin.

[Alan Barrett @AlanMBarrett]

A pleasure to host colleagues from Vietnam's Central Institute for Economic Management at the @ESRIDublin this week. Visit organised in collaboration with @irlembvietnam.

[Hailey Low @HaileyLow_]

Delighted to be in Belfast to present the Macro Model for Northern Ireland—joint proj w @ESRIDublin & @ibec_irl I’ve worked on for the past 3 years. Fruitful discussion w NI’s Finance Minister John O’Dowd this morning & policymakers to discuss the impact of e model. @EconSteveM

[Alan Barrett @AlanMBarrett]

In a housing-related discussion on @morningireland earlier today, @labour leader @ivanabacik made reference to an @ESRIDublin study on the possible impacts of tax breaks for housing. For those interested, I think this is the study in question:
https://t.co/jKzD6qU9uj

[John Turner @ProfJohnTurner]

This morning @ruthanned880 @DJordan_Econ and I have published our report on how Northern Ireland can close the productivity gap on the rest of the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

[Alan Barrett @AlanMBarrett]

Interesting perspective on the importance of the role of director of UK research institute @NIESRorg. By coincidence, the role of director of Ireland's @ESRIDublin has also been advertised and a similar perspective applies.

[Philip Rutnam @PhilipRutnam]

Here’s an outstanding opportunity to help build a better future for Britain - ⁦@NIESRorg⁩ has just advertised for its next Director. Rigorous research plus real impact on the biggest issues facing our economy and society. https://t.co/3UoI7uWNH4

[Alan Barrett @AlanMBarrett]

An important day for the @ESRIDublin as we launch a new macroeconomic model of Northern Ireland, funded by @ibec_irl and co-developed with our sister institute in the UK, @NIESRorg. This new model will be a valuable tool for analysing economic policy in NI.

[Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) @ESRIDublin]

Today, @ESRIDublin and @NIESRorg, supported by @ibec_irl, have published 'Modelling Northern Ireland within the context of the all-island economy'.

💡 Read the key findings: https://t.co/zTdZRVIBO6

📄 Download the full report: https://t.co/03sQOSXfrM

[Alan Barrett @AlanMBarrett]

Looking forward to participating in this @CommunityFound event. The @ESRIDublin has undertaken a vast amout of research on child poverty - covering causes, consequences and policy options. I hope to draw on that in addressing the conference.

[denise charlton @Denise_CFI]

Children, early years and education - Is #Ireland missing a huge opportunity? A special LIVE event 2pm Thursday #InvestmentForGenerations https://t.co/mk39U7aWo9 hosted by @ChildRightsIRL @CommunityFound .... @fotoole @AlanMBarrett @Tanya_Ward

[Alan Barrett @AlanMBarrett]

Very helpful to have an estimate from @NIESRorg of the possible impact of Trump's return. I assume the percentage impact on Ireland would be higher.

[National Institute of Economic and Social Research @NIESRorg]

⚡ JUST PUBLISHED ⚡️ Implications of Higher US #Tariffs for the UK Economy

"Our estimates show that UK #GDP could be up to 2.5% lower after three years due to the higher US tariffs"

Read more in the full analysis by Principal Economist @KayaAhmetIhsan ⬇
https://t.co/0gcW9E71Vj

[Alan Barrett @AlanMBarrett]

Sincere congratulations to Prof @MccarrmMary - I'm honoured to be working with Mary on the Commission on Care for Older People where her insights are invaluable.

[Trinity College Dublin @tcddublin]

Warm congratulations to Prof @MccarrmMary @TCD_SNM on receiving the @HRCIreland 2024 Research Impact Award for her work on transforming #dementia care for people with intellectual disabilities.
Read more: https://t.co/BavMaIqfYe #TrinityExperts #researchMATTERS #TrinityResearch