Projects undertaken

Independent economic analysis and advice

Projects undertaken by KHSK Economic Consultants:

  • Financial Appraisal of Blacklion Fair Green Regeneration Scheme.
  • Accommodation Requirements for the Growth of Blackpool Tourism. Report to Blackpool Council in association with Tomorrow’s Tourism
  • Financial Appraisal of Carrickmacross Workhouse Redevelopment Scheme.
  • Assessment of Demand for a Refrigeration Support Centre in FoodCentral. 
  • Economic and Financial Appraisal for Preliminary Business Case for St. Oliver’s Community College Sport Arena, Drogheda.  
  • The Value of Engineers to the Irish Economy.  Report to Engineers Ireland
  • The Economic Impact of the Guinness Enterprise Centre.
  • Final Business Case for Phase 1 of the National Cricket Centre.
  • Assessment of the Supply of Hotel Accommodation in the Ballsbridge to Baggot Street Area of Dublin.
  • Economic Impact of London’s 5* W1 Hotels.  Report to West1 Hotel Group in association with Tomorrow’s Tourism
  • Economic Impact Assessment of Skillnet Innovation Exchange.  
  • Review of Great Lighthouses of Ireland Initiative.  
  • The Housing Deficit for Younger Adults in Europe: Analysis of Survey Evidence from Four CountriesReport to Eurofound in association with Identify Consulting
  • Business Case for Proposed Redevelopment of St. Louis Chapel, Monaghan.  
  • Assessment of Options for Rent Caps in Ireland.  Report to Irish Institutional Property in association with Identify Consulting
  • Preliminary Business Case for Procurement of Temporary Event Accommodation Structures by OPW State Event Management Unit.  
  • Preliminary Business Case for Procurement of Audio Visual Services and Equipment by OPW State Event Management Unit.  
  • Preliminary Business Case for Procurement of Event Display Systems by OPW State Event Management Unit.  
  • Financial and Economic Appraisal for Preliminary Business Case for College of the Future Major Project Application.  Report to Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board in association with Coady Architects
  • Financial and Economic Appraisal for Preliminary Business Case for College of the Future Major Project Application.  Report to Cavan Monaghan Education and Training Board in association with Opperman Architects
  • Financial and Economic Appraisal for Preliminary Business Case for College of the Future Major Project Application.  Report to Kilkenny Carlow Education and Training Board in association with Coady Architects
  • Appraisal of LSSIF Funding for Preliminary Business Case for Stadium Project at the Showground, Galway to incorporate updates to the Public Spending Code/Infrastructure Guidelines and Financial Data.
  • Feasibility Study for the Redevelopment of the Red Stables at St. Anne’s Park.  Report to Dublin City Council in association with Andrew Meridith Associates
  • Preliminary Business Case for the Stadium and High Performance Centre for Cricket 
  • Preliminary Business Case for Kingscourt, Co. Cavan Town Centre Regeneration Project
  • Feasibility Study for the Redevelopment of the Wonderful Barn, Leixlip (in association with Metropolitan Workshop)
  • Internal Migration and Required Housing in Irish Cities
  • Strategic Assessment Report for the Kingscourt, Co. Cavan Town Centre Regeneration Project
  • Preliminary Business Case for the Redevelopment of Castleblaney Market House and Square
  • Migration and Housing Demand
  • Obsolescence in Residential Buildings
  • Review of Legislation and Regulation in relation to Rural Housing
  • Strategic Assessment Report for the Redevelopment of Castleblaney Market House and Square
  • Review and Appraisal of Submissions on Public Procurement of Residential Construction Projects
  • Analysis of Trends in Residential Headship Rates
  • Review of the Help to Buy Scheme (in association with Mazars Consulting)
  • Environmental Scan Report for Citizens Information Board Strategy Formation
  • Preliminary Business Case for Proposed Development of Grand Canal Dock 
  • Blue Economy Indicators for Ireland
  • Economic Analysis of Issues Raised in Respect of Public Procurement of Irish Language Translation Services
  • Assessment of the Potential for Commercial Marine-Based Activity at Bulloch Harbour
  • Analysis of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund in the Context of Sports Funding in Ireland
  • Economic Analysis of Proposals in the DECC Consultation Paper on Ireland’s Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme and Supporting Documents
  • Supporting Tourism Growth in Buckinghamshire: Economic Analysis of Performance and Supports (in association with Tomorrow’s Tourism)
  • Expert Economist’s Report in Respect of Public Procurement of Interpretation Services
  • Economic Appraisal of Proposed Development of St. Thomas’s Community Multisports Complex 
  • Economic Appraisal of Proposed Investment in a New Centre of Excellence at Irish Independent Park, Cork 
  • Review and Appraisal of Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth – An Integrated Marine Plan for Ireland
  • Analysis and Appraisal of the Economic Costs and Benefits of Relocating the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts’ Activities to Ireland  (in association with Mazars Consulting)
  • Review of Data, Analysis, Conclusions and Recommendations in the Indecon Report on Irish Greyhound Racing Stadia
  • Tourism Strategy for Co. Clare (in association with TEAM Tourism)
  • Economic Appraisal of the Planned Stadium Development at the Sportsground, Galway
  • Socioeconomic Impact Assessment of the Great Lighthouses of Ireland Initiative
  • The Potential for Shared Living Accommodation in the Irish Housing Market
  • Mid-term Review of the National Plan for Equity of Access to Higher Education 2015-19
  • International Comparative Practice in the Approach to and Levels of Compensation of Property Owners in Proximity to High-Voltage Transmission Lines 
  • Methodology and Data for Assessing the Talent Attractiveness of Selected Countries
  • Regional Competitiveness Indicators for Ireland
  • Cost Benefit Analysis of the Proposed Regional Reorganisation of the CIS and MABS Network
  • Review of Economic Issues Arising from the Proposed College Green Traffic Flow Changes
  • Maximising the Social and Economic Benefits of Connacht Rugby for the West of Ireland: The Challenge Ahead
  • Review of the Obstacles that Hindered the Planned Introduction of Pay by Weight Waste Charging
  • Examination of the Potential Impact on Competition in Waste Services Resulting from the Proposed Acquisition of Greenstar by Panda
  • Growth Potential of the Retail Options Market in Ireland.
  • Economic Impact Assessment of the 2014 World Sheep Shearing Championships and Associated Events
  • Estimate of the Potential Economic Impact of Proposed Aldi Stores Development
  • Review of the Availability of Business Skills in Co. Kildare
  • Assessment of the Irish Offshore Wind Energy Support Scheme and Prospects for Investment in Offshore Wind Projects
  • Economic Analysis of Proposed Amenity Development at Fernhill Estate
  • Towards the Efficient Funding of Transmission Network Connection Costs
  • Design of a Supplementary Development Contribution Scheme for MetroWest
  • Economic Analysis of Dun Laoghaire Port Development Plan (in association with McCabe Durney Town Planning)
  • Design of a Supplementary Development Contribution Scheme for the Glenamuck District Distributor Road (in association with TIROS Resources)
  • eBook on Mindfulness and Financial Trading
  • Review of Proposed Supplementary Development Contribution Scheme for Metro North
  • eBooks on Binary Options for Individual Financial Traders
  • Projected Impact of a New Residential and Retail Centre on the Future Economic Development of Greystones Town Centre
  • Analysis of the Impact of Risk Equalisation Payments on the Development of Competition in the Health Insurance Sector. 
  • Design of a Supplementary Development Contribution Scheme for Kildare Rail Project
  • Economic Impact Evaluation of the Proposed Extension to Dublin Port
  • Socioeconomic Analysis of Proposed Crystal Court Retail and Tourism Development
  • Pricing Implications of Landfill Market Developments
  • Review of Progress and Prospects for Recovery with Reference to The Waterways, Keshcarrigan
  • Estimates for a Supplementary Development Contribution Scheme for Metro North
  • Socioeconomic Appraisal of Skerd Rocks Offshore Wind Farm
  • Regulation of the Waste Management Sector
  • Design of Supplementary Development Contribution Scheme for Metro North
  • Socioeconomic Appraisal of Clogher Head Offshore Wind Farm
  • Socioeconomic Analysis of Proposed Metro North Routes (in association with Murray & Associates Town Planning). 
  • Balanced Spatial Development and Residential Growth in East Meath
  • Analysis of Competitiveness Indicators and Forecasting Potential of the IMI Dataset of MNCs in Ireland  
  • Evaluation of the Potential Economic Impact of Proposed Tourist Destination
  • Development of a Waste Management Strategy for Bord na Mona Environmental
  • Examination of eNet Business Plan for Operation of MANs Broadband Schemes (in association with Sonas Innovation)
  • Developing the Irish Short Sea Shipping Services Sector.  (in association with Logistecon Consultants)
  • Evaluation of Submissions under Interreg IIIA Programme 2000-2006.  
  • The Economic Impact of Broadband (in association with Sonas Innovation)
  • Economic Evaluation of S48 Tax Relief to the Irish Film Industry (in association with McKinsey Ireland)
  • Appraisal of Proposed Fiscal Initiatives to Promote Investment in Wind Energy Capacity.   
  • The Relationship between Exports and Employment in the Irish Economy.  
  • Socioeconomic Profile and Projections for Listenership Market of Shannonside/Northern Sound Radio. 
  • Air Travel Infrastructure Requirements in the Dublin Area (in association with Logistecon Consultants.
  • Survey of MNCs in Ireland.
  • Task Force on Port Estates in Commercial Harbours. 
  • Task Force on Transport and Logistics in Commercial Ports. 
  • The Economic Impact of Wind Electricity Generation on Tourism. 
  • Preparation of Supplementary Development Contribution Scheme for LUAS Line B1.   
  • Socioeconomic Impact of Arklow Bank Wind Farm Development. 
  • Management Initiatives in An Garda Síochána (in association with the Irish Management Institute)
  • The Economic Impact of Developing Wind Energy to Generate Electricity. 

 

Projects undertaken by KHSK in association with Peter Bacon & Associates: