Karina Doorley
Karina Doorley is an associate research professor at the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) in Ireland, known for her work on social policy and child welfare. Her recent contributions include co-authoring a study that highlights the significant impact of child-related benefits in reducing poverty among children in Ireland. Doorley emphasizes the need for well-targeted reforms to enhance the effectiveness of these benefits, advocating for a second tier of means-tested child benefit to further alleviate child poverty in the country.
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Karina Doorley, an associate research professor at the think tank, said Budget 2026 begins the process of tackling child poverty and deprivation.
Budget to cut disposable incomes by 2% next year if wages grow as expected – ESRI – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-10
Karina Doorley has contributed to Economic and Social Research Institute publications looking at child-related benefits.
How will the State support families in the budget? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-26
ESRI associate research professor Karina Doorley, one of the report’s authors, said child-related benefits were 'a powerful tool' in reducing poverty.
Child-related benefits lift 150,000 children out of poverty, ESRI finds – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-11