Advertisement

What will a falling birth rate mean for the future of Ireland?

The fall in the Irish birth rate disclosed in the latest Central Statistics Office yearbook is a ...

Share this article

13.58 1 Nov 2019


What will a falling birth rate mean for the future of Ireland?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

13.58 1 Nov 2019


The fall in the Irish birth rate disclosed in the latest Central Statistics Office yearbook is a mixed blessing. In the short term it may mean less pressure on public services like health and education but if the trend continues it will lead to a shrinking of the working-age population. Edgar Morgenroth of the DCU School of Business explains.


Read more about

Birth Rate Future Of Ireland Pensions

Related Episodes

Alive and Kicking Full Episode...

00:43:22

Alive and Kicking Full Episode 5/7/26

Alive And Kicking With Clare McKenna

00:43:22


What your doctor isn’t telling...

00:14:10

What your doctor isn’t telling you about food

Alive And Kicking With Clare McKenna

00:14:10


Claire Byrne Recommends: Never...

00:45:03

Claire Byrne Recommends: Never Have I Ever

The Claire Byrne Show

00:45:03


USA at 250: A legacy of war &a...

00:20:16

USA at 250: A legacy of war & conflict

The Pat Kenny Show

00:20:16