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    • Trades boards as a means of adjusting wages disputes and promoting trade interests 

      O'Connell, John Robert (Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1919)
      In a time like the present, when the differences between Capital and Labour appear to be more than ordinarily acute, it seems opportune to invite the attention of this Society to those Acts of Parliament, some of ...
    • Trades' unions and combinations in 1853 

      Leslie, T.E. Cliffe (Dublin Statistical Society, 1853)
      Being desirous of obtaining authentic information with respect to the present character and prevalence of combinations among the working classes, I have endeavoured to possess myself of it by personal inquiry from persons ...
    • Traffic Injuries in Ireland: a neglected problem 

      Short, Jack (Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 2018)
      Road safety policy has focussed heavily on the reduction of the number of fatalities. However injuries are also a serious consequence of traffic collisions and they have received much less research or policy attention. ...
    • Tramway legislation, with suggestions for promoting steam tramways in Ireland 

      Walker, John A. (Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1882)
      I propose in the present paper to point out the legislation which has taken place for the promotion of tramways on country roads in Ireland. I do not propose to touch upon those Acts that have been passed by private companies ...
    • The transfer of land considered in relation to the rights of judgment creditors 

      Osborne, Robert W. (Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1851)
      Whilst the laws affecting property in these countries have wisely given to every one an unrestricted power of disposal over the property of his own creation, they have, at the same time, indirectly interfered with that ...
    • The transformation of the Irish labour market: 1980-2003 

      Walsh, Brendan M. (Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 2004)
      Traditionally characterised as a labour-surplus economy, Ireland was transformed during the 1990s. An impressive rate of employment growth led to a reduction in the unemployment rate from 15.7% to 4% between 1988 and ...
    • The treatment and punishment of young offenders 

      Lentaigne, John, Sir (Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1885)
      The treatment and punfehment of young offenders have lately been much discussed in England with a view to future legislation. The subject is one of vast importance to Ireland, and in the hope that the intended legislation ...
    • The treatment of young offenders 

      Molony, Thomas F., Sir (Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1927)
      I propose to bring under your notice this evening some of the recommendations of the Departmental Committee on the treatment of young offenders and to invite your discussion as to how far they are applicable to the ...
    • Trends and Patterns in Cancer Mortality in Northern Ireland 

      Donnelly, D.W.; Gavin, A.T. (Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 2010)
      Cancer is a major public health issue in Northern Ireland with one in three of the population developing some form of the disease by the time they reach 75 years. However in many ways cancer is a misunderstood disease with ...
    • Trends in agricultural development in Europe and Ireland 

      Attwood, E. A. (Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1963)
      The most widely accepted economic argument in favour of Irish membership of an enlarged European Economic Community is that it will lead to a big increase in our earnings from the export of agricultural products. This, ...
    • Trends in short-term macro-economic forecasting for demand management 

      Cavanagh, C. F.; Mooney, P. J. (Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1973)
      The aim of the paper is to provide a summary description of the methods used in the preparation, monitoring and updating of the Department of Finance's macroeconomic forecasts, with particular emphasis on certain ...
    • Trinity Week Academic Symposium - Data for policy and research 

      O'Hanlon, G. (Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 2007)
      The availability of high quality statistical data on economic and social conditions is a fundamental prerequisite for ensuring an effective partnership between policy makers and academic researchers in contributing to the ...
    • Trinity Week Academic Symposium - Open access revolution: the local and national context 

      Brennan, Niamh (Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 2007)
      The title of this Academic Symposium comes from a paper read before Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland on Thursday, 14th January 1897, which refers to ?the grievances of prejudiced patriots or the dreams of ...
    • Trinity Week Academic Symposium - Origins, mission and significance 

      Daly, Mary E. (Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 2007)
      This symposium celebrates the launch of a dedicated website of the proceedings of the Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, and its direct ancestor the Dublin Statistical Society. The Dublin Statistical Society ...
    • Trinity Week Academic Symposium - Public policy partnerships 

      Donnelly, Gerry (Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 2007)
      The Irish Civil Service, probably like a lot of workplaces, has changed almost beyond recognition in the past 35 years. In the 1970s, almost all internal communication was in writing and it was commonplace for the views ...
    • The trustee savings banks of Great Britain and Ireland 

      Eason, Charles (Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1930)
      The work of the Trustee Savings Banks has been an important factor in the economic and social progress of the United Kingdom from 1817 to the present time.
    • Tuberculosis: a social survey 

      Kidney, William C. (Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1948)
      Tuberculosis is essentially a disease of civilization, which dates back to the earliest days of history. We see five great historical facts about the disease, (i) its antiquity, (ii) its recognition as a separate disease, ...
    • Twenty-five years of modelling the Irish economy - retrospect and prospect 

      Fanning, Connell; Bradley, John (Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1982)
      Macroeconometric models provide a simultaneous and endogenous empirical framework for the evaluation of policy alternatives and the generation of forecasts. As such they can play a significant role in policy research and ...
    • Two centuries of Irish agriculture - a statistical retrospect, 1672-1905 

      Chart, D.A. (Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1912)
      In economic, as in political problems, a knowledge of the past is essential to the proper understanding of the present. At this time, therefore, when so many Irishmen are hoping and striving for a general industrial ...
    • Two regional economies in Ireland 

      Bradley, John; Wright, Jonathan (Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1993)
      The two regional economies of Ireland are located in a world of increasing economic interdependence. Market completion within the European Community is at an advanced stage, January 1st, 1993 being the symbolic start to ...