Education

Government climb down on DEIS cuts in line with OECD recommendations

The announcement by the Minister for Education and Skills that cuts announced to DEIS schools in Budget 2012 are to be reversed is in line with a recent report from the OECD. Social Justice

Government should introduce a student loan scheme for 3rd level students in Budget 2012

Government should introduce a student loan scheme for 3rd level students in Budget 2012.

Government's adult literacy targets are ridiculous

The issue of literacy has been contentious in recent times.

Infrastructure Investment Priorities 2010-2016

Government publishes Infrastructure Investment Priorities 2010-2016 Government published its Infrastructure Investment Priorities 2010-2016 on July 26, 2010.

NESF to study child literacy and social inclusion- 2009

Is Well-being U-Shaped over the Life Cycle?

A large empirical literature is emerging on the determinants of happiness and mental  well-being. As would be expected, this topic has attracted attention from medical 

Securing Fairness and Wellbeing in a Land of Plenty 2005- A Ten Year Agenda

Securing Fairness and Wellbeing: A Ten Year Agenda Sean Healy and Brigid Reynolds Much has been achieved on the economy over the past decade. This

Securing Fairness and Wellbeing in a Land of Plenty 2005- Population

Ireland's Growing Population: An Emerging Challenge Aidan Punch The principal focus of this chapter is projecting the population of

Securing Fairness and Wellbeing in a Land of Plenty 2005- Economic Security

Economic SecurityMichael Collins  This chapter reviews issues relevant to the long-term security of the

Securing Fairness and Wellbeing in a Land of Plenty 2005- Social Capital and Wellbeing

Social Capital and Wellbeing in Ireland Tom Healy The future of Irish society is uncertain. We have emerged from a