http://hdl.handle.net/2262/9204 Tue, 21 May 2013 10:06:06 GMT 2013-05-21T10:06:06Z http://hdl.handle.net/2262/4640 Title: The structure of Irish industry Author: Linehan, T. P. Abstract: The development over time of Irish industry is fairly well documented, statistically speaking, in so far as production, employment etc. data are concerned for industry as a whole and for the various industrial subdivisions. The existing mechanisms of the Annual Census of Industrial Production, together with the more up-to-date (sample) inquiry carried out quarterly, are reasonably adequate to enable us to measure, as they occur, the overall developments which it is generally anticipated will follow on expansion in the membership of the Common Market. It is clear, however, that apart from external considerations these developments will be related to the intrinsic structure of Irish industry as it exists today, its size, location, etc. It may well be that the next decade will see substantial changes in the structure. To assess, in due course, the changes referred to it is necessary to have available for a recent year a detailed analysis of the industrial sector in Ireland. Indeed any scientific attempt to assess in advance the possible course of development for individual industries must take due account of size of enterprise, location etc. Description: Read before the Society, 18 May 1962 Mon, 01 Jan 1962 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2262/4640 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2262/4639 Title: Economic aspects of forestry in Northern Ireland Author: Thomas, D. E. L. Abstract: It was stated in 1960 that forestry policy in Northern Ireland is governed by three major factors: “Firstly, there is the compelling need, which two world wars have so painfully demonstrated, to reverse the centuries-old process of deforestation and create homegrown timber resources equal at least to emergency requirements. Secondly, there is the need, no less compelling, to provide productive work in areas of serious unemployment, the existence of which not only impoverishes the areas themselves but, by causing a drift to the towns and overseas, accentuates the social problems of the whole country. Afforestation projects in these areas (which are predominantly marginal land) offer an ideal solution by providing a source not only of immediate employment but of future national wealth. Thirdly, though private planting can contribute usefully to the solution of both these problems, under present economic conditions any such contribution can inevitably do no more than touch their fringe and the principal share of direct action must therefore be taken by the state”. These considerations have resulted in a programme of expansion which is designed to create “by the earliest possible date” a productive state forestry area of 150,000 acres. Description: Read before the Society, 7 May 1962 Mon, 01 Jan 1962 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2262/4639 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2262/4638 Title: Accident proneness, or variable accident tendency? Author: Cresswell, W. L.; Froggatt, P. Abstract: The term accident proneness is current in both medical and lay press, but it is not always used in the same sense, nor is one always confident that many who employ it so freely are aware of the exact assumptions contained in their definition To many, although not to all, the designation of a person as accident prone implies that, irrespective of environment, that individual is more likely at all times to incur an accident than his colleagues even though exposed to equal risk, and that this is due to some characteristic or summation of characteristics associated with corporeal dexterity, sensory-motor skill, personality, or higher conative or cognitive function. In short, accident proneness is conceived as an immutable load to which the unfortunate possessor is chained like some Ixion to his wheel. The corollary is that the population can either be dichotomised on the basis of the possession or non-possession of the characteristic, or at least ranked in terms of its severity. Description: Read before the Society, 26 March 1962 Mon, 01 Jan 1962 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2262/4638 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2262/4637 Title: Agriculture and economic growth in western Ireland Author: Attwood, E. A. Abstract: In the development of the economy of the Western Counties of Ireland industrial expansion, in order to diversify employment opportunities, has been given considerable prominence and insufficient attention given to the need for agricultural development. The need for new industries is obvious, but the total numbers employed currently in industry is less than 12 per cent of those in agriculture, an increase in agricultural productivity is of critical importance if the level of national income produced in these counties is to be brought much closer in line with that of the rest of the country. The basic economic problems of this area can only be solved over a long period of time, and the immediate requirement is for a much more detailed understanding of these economic problems. At present in An Foras Taluntais a considerable amount of work is being undertaken on both the physical and economic factors involved in an expansion of farm production. This paper discusses some of the issues which are involved in this research project. Description: Read before the Society, 27 April 1962 Mon, 01 Jan 1962 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2262/4637 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2262/4619 Title: The present state of human tuberculosis in Ireland Author: Deeny, James Abstract: The objects of this paper are: To give some information on the present state of human tuberculosis in Ireland as determined by certain criteria or indices; To discuss briefly the procedures utilised in the control of human tuberculosis; To give an evaluation of the overall effectiveness of the anti-tuberculosis programme; and to give as far as possible a progress evaluation which should guide future programme activities in this field. Description: Read before the Society, 16 March 1962 Mon, 01 Jan 1962 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2262/4619 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2262/4618 Title: Personal savings in Northern Ireland, 1950/51 to 1959/60 Author: Corley, T. A. B. Abstract: It is sometimes contended that the growth of Northern Ireland's economy has been hampered, at least partially, by two related tendencies. The first is for her citizens to save “too high” a proportion of their incomes, and the second is for a large part of these savings to be lost to the Province altogether by being drained abroad, particularly to Great Britain. Description: Read before the Society, 26 February 1962 Mon, 01 Jan 1962 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2262/4618 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2262/4617 Title: The growth and development of the Irish telephone system Author: Litton, A. J. Abstract: Although the Telephone service is now of considerable importance in the life of the nation little seems to be known about it. This is regrettable since there are not many enterprises in the state with a larger capital, or which employ more than the 4,000 people for whom it provides a livelihood. It is hoped that this paper will dispel some of the apparent lack of knowledge, and may even be of interest to those intimately connected with it. The paper has been divided into three parts, firstly, a qualitative analysis tracing the development in narrative form. Secondly, there is a quantitative analysis of the service in which the more interesting statistics since the foundation of the state are reviewed. Thirdly, the service is examined from the outside, as it were, and is compared with that in some other countries. Description: Read before the Society, 15 December 1961 Mon, 01 Jan 1962 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2262/4617 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2262/4578 Title: A dynamic model of the Irish economy Author: Quinlan, P. M. Abstract: The present paper is the result of a spare-time study over the past three years, first on the effects of increased production in agriculture on all other sectors of our economy, and more recently on the combined effects of increased production both in Agriculture and in Industry - for-Export. My interest in this problem has been continuous for a number of years and like many others I have been concerned at the high level of emigration and the reduction since the war of the numbers of those at work in Agriculture. Description: Read before the Society, 28 April 1961 Mon, 01 Jan 1962 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2262/4578 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2262/4577 Title: Proceedings of the Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland: one hundred and fifteenth session -1961/62 Author: SSISI Description: One Hundredth and Fifteenth Session – 1961/62 Mon, 01 Jan 1962 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2262/4577 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2262/4559 Title: Proceedings of the Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland: one hundred and fourteenth session -1960/61 Author: SSISI Description: One Hundredth and Fourteenth Session – 1960/61 Sun, 01 Jan 1961 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2262/4559 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z