Barra Roantree
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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 3,799 | $5,100 | 4$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,030,000 | 3,799 | $5,100 | 4$ |
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Ireland:
Barra Roantree is an assistant professor in economics at Trinity College Dublin and a co-author of the report on child poverty.
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Ireland:
Dr Barra Roantree is director of the MSc in economic policy at Trinity College Dublin.
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Ireland:
Barra Roantree is an assistant professor in TCD who has done detailed work on child-related benefits.
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