Barra Roantree
IrelandeconomistMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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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A recent report by the Trinity College economist Barra Roantree titled A Socioeconomic Analysis of Dublin’s South West Inner City, also lays out a context that demands an immediate response from Government.
It is no surprise people are inclined towards radical direct action given the level of dereliction in Dublin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-01
Barra Roantree, associate professor in economics at Trinity College Dublin, says there is a glaring 'disconnect' between what the document is warning against – and what the Government is doing.
planning Ireland’s future outside the electoral cycle – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-08
Barra Roantree advocates for a substantial hike in the Local Property Tax.
Paying more property tax? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-21
Barra Roantree is Director of the MSc in Economic Policy at Trinity College Dublin.
I’m sorry, but your local property tax needs to go up – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-19
Barra Roantree is the director of the MSc in Economic Policy at Trinity College Dublin.
Nothing ‘prudent’ about a budget that cuts VAT on Big Macs and Michelin-starred meals – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-28
Barra Roantree is an assistant professor in economics at Trinity College Dublin and a co-author of the report on child poverty.
One in five children lives in poverty when housing costs factored in, ESRI finds – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-09
Dr Barra Roantree is director of the MSc in economic policy at Trinity College Dublin.
Will the Government really put McDonald’s ahead of children in poverty? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-05
Barra Roantree is an assistant professor in TCD who has done detailed work on child-related benefits.
How will the State support families in the budget? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-26