Newsletter 19 September 2024
New Housing Report
Dr Rob Sweeney - former senior economic policy analyst at TASC - co-authored the report, “The impact of cost rental housing on social inclusion and wellbeing: affordability, security and community,” which is the first major piece of research into cost rental housing in Ireland. The research found that nearly two-thirds of respondents (63%) value the long-term stability of Cost Rental housing, with many also attracted by the quality of the homes (60%), the essential need for housing (63%), and the affordability of rent (51%).
Dr Sweeney was also nominated for the Miriam Hederman O’Brien Prize for “Fiscal Rules – Time for a Reboot,” which he wrote with Rosa Canelli, University of Sannio, during his tenure at TASC. On Wednesday, he accepted a nomination award from Minister for Finance Jack Chambers.
Join the Team!
TASC is excited to announce an opening for a full-time Executive Administrator to join our team in advancing our mission of addressing inequality and sustaining democracy by turning research into action.
In this role, you will provide essential support in administration and finance, manage compliance and contracts, and oversee event coordination and office management to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
We’re looking for someone with:
3+ years of senior office administration experience
Strong organizational, IT, and multitasking skills
A passion for social equality and development
Interested? You can find the full job description here. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to contact@tasc.ie by September 30.
Strengthening Irish Democracy Workshop Recap
Last week, TASC hosted a successful workshop, “Strengthening Irish Democracy
in an Era of Democratic Decline.” A diverse group, representing Government, business, civil society organisations, and media, were invited to participate in a discussion with each other regarding the threats to democracy and, collectively consider the actions that can and should be taken to address these, and strengthen democracy.
Eamon Ryan, Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications and Minister for Transport, provided a keynote address assessing the state of democracy in Western countries, post-EU, local, and British elections and prior to the American and Irish national elections.
Explore a graphic recording of the event, capturing key insights, ideas, and conversations:
