Barra Roantree

Barra Roantree

economist Ireland

Barra Roantree is an economist and an assistant professor at Trinity College Dublin (TCD), known for his research on child-related benefits and welfare systems. His work, particularly in collaboration with the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), focuses on analyzing and modeling effective strategies for tackling child poverty in Ireland. Roantree's recent studies have contributed significantly to discussions around the proposed second tier of child benefit payments aimed at providing additional support to lower-income families, highlighting the need for targeted financial assistance in the welfare system.

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Ireland Ireland: Dr Barra Roantree is director of the MSc in economic policy at Trinity College Dublin. 6

Gordon Brown Simon Harris
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Will the Government really put McDonald’s ahead of children in poverty? – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Barra Roantree is an assistant professor in TCD who has done detailed work on child-related benefits. 7

Karina Doorley
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: How will the State support families in the budget? – The Irish Times