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Niall Farrell

Young Academy Ireland Member

Energy and Environmental Economist

Niall Farrell is an energy and environmental economist. Niall’s research explores various aspects of energy and environmental policy. He has proposed market and policy mechanisms to efficiently integrate renewable energy technologies. He has explored the equity effects of energy and environmental policy, assessing methods to counteract negative effects on vulnerable households. Niall was awarded the 2020/21 Barrington Prize, an award intended to recognise a promising new researcher in the economic and social sciences in Ireland. He takes an active interest in research outreach, appearing on Prime Time, Morning Ireland and Newstalk radio, among other outlets. Niall hosts the Irish economics podcast “At the Margin”.  

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