IDA Ireland

Insight Statistical Consulting has just commenced the annual economic review of agency assisted multi-national firms in Ireland.  The Annual Business Survey of Economic Impact captures key economic data on sales, exports, expenditure on wages / salaries and related costs, purchases of raw materials and services and research & development.  The outputs from the most recent Annual Business Report (covering indigenous and foreign firms across IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, Shannon Development and Udaras na Gaeltachta) can be viewed here.  

CER Plans National Roll-out of Energy Smart Meters in Ireland

CER Press Release – 15th November 2011

The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) has today published a paper proposing to roll-out electricity and gas Smart Meters to all homes and many businesses across Ireland in the coming years. These Smart Meters will provide significant benefits to energy customers and to the country generally.

It is proposed to proceed with a national roll-out of Smart Meters following the completion of electricity and gas Smart Meter pilot trials earlier this year. These trials showed that a national rollout of Smart Meters could lead to a 2.9% reduction in overall gas consumption, a 2.5% reduction in overall electricity consumption and an 8.8% reduction in peak-time electricity consumption.

The Full press release and detailed paper can be viewed here.

The full range of electricity and gas smart metering reports can be viewed here.

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Insight Statistical Consulting were statistical consultants to the Smart Metering Project.  This involved developing the statistical methodology for comparing interventions, managing the individual meter level data streams, providing group level aggregate summaries of consumption data and contributing to drafting the findings report. 

Irish University Alliance, Socio-Economic Coding

The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is a college and university admissions scheme which offers places on reduced points and extra college support to school leavers from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds who have completed an Irish Leaving Certificate.  HEAR has been set up by a number of colleges and universities as evidence shows that long-term poverty and unemployment can have a negative effect on how well a student does at school and whether they go on to college.  HEAR applicants must meet a range of financial, social and cultural indicators to be considered for a reduced points place and extra college support.  Insight Statistical Consulting has just completed an extensive occupational Socio Economic Group (SEG) coding exercise of applicants to third-level education through the Higher Education Access Route (HEAR).  In addition, Insight also coded applicants entering higher education through the Trinity Access Programme (TAP), National University of Ireland (Galway) Access Service and Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) Access Service. 

Enterprise Ireland, Client Company Performance Review

Enterprise Ireland selected Insight Statistical Consulting to undertake the mid-year review of client company performance for the next three years, 2011-2013. For this project, performance will be measured in terms of employment, sales, exports and export markets. Insight provide expert questionnaire design, data collection (online and offline), analytical and economic reporting skills during the performance of this contract. The purpose of this important research is to help accelerate the development of world class Irish companies. The information gathered from the mid-year review is critical to Enterprise Ireland in helping Irish companies achieve strong positions in global markets resulting in increased exports, employment and prosperity in Ireland.

Bar Council of Ireland, Membership Survey

The Bar Council of Ireland, of which practising barristers in Ireland are members, commissioned Insight Statistical Consulting to undertake a survey of its 2,251 members focusing mainly on their current economic status. The fieldwork for this survey was conducted using both a postal questionnaire and on-line questionnaire. The survey collected information about each barristers’ professional history and qualifications; the main areas in which they practise; their earnings and expenses; the level and duration of outstanding fees; business activity levels during the first three months of the year; and general details on age, gender and household.

National Bonds, Dubai

Insight Statistical Consulting was selected to conduct a periodic independent statistical review of the National Bonds Draw System from which there are over 22,000 monthly winners.  National Bonds Corporation PJSC is a Sharia Complaint Saving Scheme, a Dubai-based private joint stock shareholding company that was established in March 2006 with a paid-up capital of AED 150 million and regulated by the UAE Central Bank. 

Annual Business Survey of Economic Impact

Insight Statistical Consulting has been selected to undertake the Annual Business Survey for Forfás in 2010 and 2011.  The Annual Business Survey of Economic Impact provides aggregated estimates for approximately 5,000 agency-assisted Irish and Foreign firms from Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, Shannon Development and Udaras na Gaeltachta. The survey captures key economic data on sales, exports, expenditure on wages / salaries and related costs, purchases of raw materials and services and research & development.  The outputs from the most recent Annual Business Report (also conducted by Insight Statistical Consulting) can be viewed here.  

The Eurostudent Survey

Insight Statistical Consulting are carrying out the Eurostudent Survey for Ireland on behalf of the Higher Education Authority.  This involves questionnaire design, data collection (online and self-completion), data analysis and report writing.  The Eurostudent Survey is a European-wide survey about the social, economic and living conditions of higher education students in EU states, covering demographics, accommodation, travel, income, expenditure, well-being and study patterns.  All-third level students (approximately 150,000 students) will be invited to participate in the study.  The results are expected to be available in the first quarter of 2010.

Survey on Living and Working Conditions of Artists in Ireland

The Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland have jointly commissioned a consortium including Insight Statistical Consulting to conduct a detailed and extensive research into artists’ living and working conditions on an all-island basis. The research is undertaken in order to establish an up-to-date and robust evidence base that will be used to inform government funding decisions, effect changes in the regulatory environment for artists, and to modify policy and funding strategies within the Councils themselves. The research will take place during the remainder of 2009 with anticipated completion and publication in 2010.

Insight Statistical Consulting are working on the project with socio-economic  consultants, Hibernian Consulting, Dr. Clare McAndrew, who has built a strong international reputation in the field of artists in the economy, taxation and benefits and Cathie McKimm, an independent arts consultant.