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

What is conscious parenting?

00:11:48

What is conscious parenting?

The Claire Byrne Show

00:11:48


Disney+ plans to force adverts...

00:06:46

Disney+ plans to force adverts on all its subscribers

The Claire Byrne Show

00:06:46


What can we expect from Storm...

00:12:17

What can we expect from Storm Austen tonight?

The Claire Byrne Show

00:12:17


Hospital apologises to Michell...

00:08:33

Hospital apologises to Michelle Craughwell for cancer diagnosis delay

Newstalk Breakfast

00:08:33