Monthly Archives: November 2010

Now that the Government’s four year plan for national recovery has been published, what are the implications for Irish consumer spending? We have used the Government’s projections for real consumer spending growth and inflation to project the total value and … Continue reading →

Amárach Research recently worked with the RTE Frontline team to gauge the mood of the nation in relation to a number of key issues. The first relates to mortgage payments – one in ten mortgage holders currently find their repayments … Continue reading →

The Irish shop online more than many other European countries – that’s according to the latest comScore data. 82% of Irish internet users visited an online retail store last month:

Which way for Irish consumer spending in light of the latest uncertainty? The latest OECD forecasts for Ireland (available here) point to a volume contraction in spending next year (-0.6%) offset by an increase in consumer price inflation (+1.0%). So … Continue reading →

Here’s a forecast you won’t read in any Irish newspaper: Irish newspapers will be extinct by 2027. Okay, like all such projections/extrapolations/conjectures it does need to be taken with a large pinch or two of salt. The forecast is from … Continue reading →

Ireland’s taxpayers are expecting to have to do more to help the Government balance it’s budget next month. And possibly for some years afterwards. Our latest research report – The Taxpayers’ Perspective – provides insights into the concerns, circumstances and … Continue reading →