http://hdl.handle.net/2262/60193 2013-05-23T10:18:01Z 2013-05-23T10:18:01Z Laver, Michael http://hdl.handle.net/2262/60521 2011-11-04T14:45:31Z 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: A New Electoral system for Ireland? Author: Laver, Michael Abstract: A New Electoral system for Ireland? looks at the possibility of doing away with the current Single Transferable Vote electoral system in Ireland. It explores the impact of replacing STV with an alternative widely favoured by electoral reformers, the 'additoinal member' system used for example in Germany and New Zealand. It looks at the potential impact of such a system on both competition between parties and the competition within parties that many Irish politicians regard as a corrosive feature of STV.

1998-01-01T00:00:00Z BROOKE, SIMON NORMAN http://hdl.handle.net/2262/60520 2011-11-04T14:21:54Z 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Social Housing for the Future: Can Housing Associations Meet the Challenge? Author: BROOKE, SIMON NORMAN Abstract: Social Housing for the Future explores the implications of the National Development Plan’s ambitious target for housing provided by housing associations. The paper argues that if the target is to be met, the housing association development process must be radically streamlined. It proposes a transfer of responsibilities from local authorities to housing associations with substantial development programmes. This would be tied to a regulatory system that would protect tenants and public funds. Housing provided by housing associations or local authorities is unpopular compared with owner-occupation. The paper argues that to overcome this and make social housing a tenure of choice rather than the tenure of last resort, a package of measures needs to be implemented. This should include community letting; legally enforceable security of tenure and a charter of rights; an overhaul of the rental system; and an equity tenant system that will enable low income tenants to have a financial stake in their homes. Description: PUBLISHED

2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Fingleton, John Evans, John Hogan, Oliver http://hdl.handle.net/2262/60515 2011-11-04T12:02:18Z 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The Dublin Taxi Market: Re-regulate or Stay Queuing? Author: Fingleton, John; Evans, John; Hogan, Oliver Abstract: The Dublin Taxi Market: Re-regulate or Stay Queuing? examines how this particular market is performing in terms of meeting the demands placed on it. It looks at the Dublin taxi market from a number of perspectives. The lessons from the international experience with the deregulation of taxi markets are discussed. The analysis of the market draws on relevant economic literature to highlight the broad principles that should apply to any proposed reform. Important public policy concerns such as accessibility, transport considerations and various other social aspects are also considered. The paper contains a detailed blueprint for reform of the Dublin taxi market, which takes into account all these aspects.

1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Meehan, Elizabeth http://hdl.handle.net/2262/60513 2011-11-04T11:54:16Z 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Free Movement between Ireland and the UK: from the "common travel area" to The Common Travel Area Author: Meehan, Elizabeth Abstract: Free Movement between Ireland and the UK: from the "common travel area" to The Common Travel Area is about Ireland's preservation of the Irish-British Common Travel Area through securing the same exemptions as those of the UK from the EU's abolition of internal border controls. It outlines the CTA's history of co-ordinated immigration policies, to safeguard free movement between the islands, and reciprocal rights which facilitate movement. It argues that Ireland's co-operation with the UK was always based upon its own interests, autonomously defined. It explores conditions relating to those interests under which Irish policy priorities might be reordered. It concludes that the time may be ripe for Ireland to persuade the UK that there is a common interest in merging the CTA and EU zones of freedom.

2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Orlaigh, Quinn http://hdl.handle.net/2262/60512 2011-11-04T11:48:45Z 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: A Review of the Free Schemes Operated by the Department of Social, Community and Family Affairs Author: Orlaigh, Quinn Abstract: A Review of the Free Schemes Operated by the Department of Social, Community and Family Affairs examines the social welfare benefit-in-kind schemes: Free Travel, Free Electricity/Gas Allowance, Free TV Licence and Free Telephone Rental Allowance. It examines the underlying rationale of the schemes and their performance using efficiency criteria and customer views, and assesses their overall contribution to combating poverty and social exclusion. The research is greatly enhanced by the results of surveys conducted with the recipients of the schemes. Demands to extend the schemes to other groups are examined and a number of recommendations proposed. Payment arrangements with the service providers are analysed in the light of State sector deregulation.

2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Heylin, Greg http://hdl.handle.net/2262/60511 2011-11-04T11:43:19Z 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Evaluating Prisons, Prisoners and Others Author: Heylin, Greg Abstract: Evaluating Prisons, Prisoners and Others advocates evaluation as one powerful means of countering the fatalism engendered by the literature of the failure of prison and Foucault’s analysis of power. It argues that rather than prison itself being the failure, it might be characterised as a container of last resort for those whom society has failed or who have failed in society. Therefore, as well as evaluating aspects of prison and prison programmes it is necessary to evaluate other aspects of the criminal justice systems and social measures aimed at preventing crime. Seven case studies covering a range of programmes and methods are presented. Resistances to evaluation and possible responses to these are also considered.

2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Laffan, Brigid http://hdl.handle.net/2262/60510 2011-11-04T11:37:38Z 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Organising for a Changing Europe? Irish Central Government and the European Union Author: Laffan, Brigid Abstract: Organising for a Changing Europe? Irish Central Government and the European Union examines the management of EU policy in Ireland from the perspective of central government. The research was undertaken in response to Ireland’s changing position in the EU and the changing dynamic of public policy making in the European Union. The author uses the lens of co-ordination to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the Irish system. The analysis includes six government departments and the wider mechanisms for managing EU business across the system, including committees, departmental co-ordination units and a Minister for European Affairs. The study includes a brief comparison with the Netherlands and Finland, two member states with much more formalised systems for managing EU business. The paper concludes with a series of recommendations.

2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Hayes, Nóirín http://hdl.handle.net/2262/60509 2011-11-04T11:28:41Z 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Children’s Rights - Whose Right? A Review of Child Policy Development in Ireland Author: Hayes, Nóirín Abstract: Children’s Rights - Whose Right? A Review of Child Policy Development in Ireland reviews the position of children in contemporary Irish society and their emergence as a group inpolicy-making. Thestudy finds that a reactive, welfare approach to child policy dominates. This approach perpetuates the view of the child as a passive dependent in need of protection rather than an active agent and bearer ofrights. Ireland ratified the UN Conventionon the Rights of the Child in 1992. The paper argues that this presents Irish policy-makers with a valuable organizational framework to foreground children’s issues within a rights-based context. It presents recommendations for action in the area of governance with respect to children, the protection and promotion of children’s rights and the participation of children in matters affecting them.

2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Westrup, Jonathan http://hdl.handle.net/2262/60508 2011-11-04T11:23:24Z 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Financial Services Regulation in Ireland - the Accountability Dimension Author: Westrup, Jonathan Abstract: Financial Services Regulation in Ireland - the Accountability Dimension assesses Ireland’s new financial regulatory structure. The study utilises two perspectives: an international comparison of the accountability structure of financial regulators in Britain, Australia and New Zealand and a domestic comparison tracing the evolution of the Irish utility regulators’ structures. The paper argues that the basis of an accountability structure for the Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority (IFSRA) should include explicit objectives and a process of performance evaluation, and questions whether these conditions have been met in the case of the Irish utility regulators. In addition, the paper finds the Oireacthas committee system struggles to carry out its oversight function of regulatory agencies and that significant reform is required if it is to succeed in this role in the case of the IFSRA. The provision of a consumer panel, with access to its own research capability, is also recommended.

2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Cooke, Patrick http://hdl.handle.net/2262/60507 2011-11-04T11:17:00Z 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The Containment of Heritage: Setting Limits to the Growth of Heritage in Ireland Author: Cooke, Patrick Abstract: The Containment of Heritage: Setting Limits to the Growth of Heritage in Ireland examines the expansionary pressures at work within the field of heritage in Ireland. The last twenty years have witnessed an unprecedented expansion in the designation and protection of built and natural heritage in Ireland. This paper suggests that the gap between our aspirations for the protection of heritage and the resources to fulfill them may become unsustainable unless a policy framework is devised to ensure that heritage costs are properly evaluated, and measures put in place to ensure that heritage growth is containable and manageable. The paper argues that a containment strategy for heritage requires a broad framework that takes conceptual, economic, administrative and socio-political factors into account. The paper proposes that the real economic costs of heritage should be clarified and that more rigorous classification systems are needed to control its expansion. The author argues that the state’s burden of heritage management should be shared to a far greater extent by voluntary and local bodies and that the National Museum should be disburdened of the responsibility of caring for the bulk of archaeological finds through the setting up of a “National Archaeological Repository”.

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