The IMF has just published the 8th Review and Country Report on Ireland. The report outlines the substantial challenges facing Ireland in 2013. Growth projections for our trading partners have been revised down and domestic demand is expected to contract again in 2013. The IMF also notes that if growth projections for 2013 were to disappoint, any additional fiscal consolidation should be deferred to 2015 to protect the recovery.
The impact of sustained high levels of unemployment and subsequent high levels of emigration among young people in rural communities cannot be overestimated.
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
anuary 2006: CORI Justice Commission's submission to Government on Rural Development Strategy 2007-2013. CORE POLICY OBJECTIVE ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT
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Economic SecurityMichael Collins This chapter reviews issues relevant to the long-term security of the
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An Employers' Perspective Turlough O'Sullivan ‘Fairness and Wellbeing’…. At least I think we can all agree that
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A Community and Voluntary Perspective Aisling Walsh In their agreed Programme for Government following the 2002
