Conor O'Toole
Dr. Conor O'Toole is an economist and researcher associated with the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) in Ireland. He co-authored a pivotal report that highlights the significant financial challenges associated with retrofitting rental homes to meet energy efficiency standards as part of the Government’s Climate Action Plan.
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ESRI associate research professor Conor O’Toole said that Budget 2026 proposes strong net spending growth in a time of economic buoyancy.
Budget to cut disposable incomes by 2% next year if wages grow as expected – ESRI – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-10
Conor O'Toole, associate research professor with the ESRI, discussed the bleak outlook for housing supply in Ireland.
Housing targets to be missed this year and next, says ESRI – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-15Researcher Conor O'Toole will say in his opening statement to the committee that there will be no major uptick in housing supply this year or next.
ESRI to warn Government of no major uptick in housing supply this year or next – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-26
Dr Conor O’Toole is the leading author of the ESRI report on SME investment post-Covid.
Slow recovery of SME investment post Covid ‘concerning’, says ESRI report – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-02
Dr Conor O’Toole, co-author of the report, said the analysis pointed to a need for external financing if these investments are to be realised.
Retrofitting rental homes in the State would cost €8bn, ESRI finds – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-21