Browsing JSSISI: 1937 to 1942, Vol. XVI, Sessions 91st to 95th by Date of Publication
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The trade statistics of the Irish Free State : recent trends
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1938)The most characteristic years for the comparison of the movements of external trade are 1926, the year after the reestablishment of the gold standard by the United Kingdom; 1929, the apex of the second post-war boom; ... -
Slum clearance in Dublin
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1938)Residents of Dublin have frequently had their attention called to the fact that many persons in the city are badly housed. Those who live in better houses and localities know in a vague and general way that slums exist, ... -
Work of International Labour Office
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1938)I propose in this paper to give you a short account of the work accomplished by the International Labour Office in the sphere of labour statistics since its foundation in 1920 with special reference to the subject of ... -
The population problem : a radio discussion
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1938)The present discussion on the Irish population problem has been arranged on the invitation of the Director of Broadcasting by the Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland. This Society which in a few years will ... -
Proceedings of the Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland : ninety-first session 1937/1938
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The trade statistics of the Irish Free State : methodological aspects
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1938)In May, 1925, I read before this Society one of a series of short papers which were then presented on trade statistics and I am glad to have this opportunity of bringing to your notice some facts which will indicate ... -
An analysis of the legislation, published accounts and operating statistics of the Great Southern Railways Co., 1924-1937
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1938)The unsatisfactory financial position of the railways lying wholly within the Saorstat forced the Government to take measures for their radical reorganisation and more effective business control. This paper will review ... -
The economic and social organisation of National Socialist Germany
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1938)At the outset of this paper I desire to make it clear that I make no claim to originality in so far as the matter contained in it is concerned. In its preparation I have proceeded along the lines which you, as statisticians, ... -
Future possibilities of Irish agriculture
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1938)In a country lacking any considerable resources of raw material, with but a limited export trade in industrial products, but having a fertile soil and favourable climate, it is to increased production on the land that ... -
Recent social legislation in England
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1938)Shortly after I was called to the Bar and went on the Leinster Circuit a very old member of the Circuit advised me in fatherly terms never to neglect to read the Statutes of the year because, as he said, you may be excused ... -
The trade statistics of the Irish Free State : some notes by a business man
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1938)Since the formation of the Irish Free State as a separate political unit, special interest attaches to the various statistical tables prepared and published, recording the changes taking place in economic and social ... -
Pension fund principles
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1939)A scheme of pensions to be granted to employees on retirement from service can be effected either by means of a contract with an assurance company or by the establishment of a "private" pension fund. The choice of method ... -
Schemes for the rehabilitation of youth in certain countries, with special reference to labour service
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1939)Unemployment among young persons is one of the most acute and disturbing problems of this generation. It is difficult to assess its exact magnitude either in this or in other countries, but the International Labour ... -
Migration movements and the distribution of population in Eire
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1939)The present paper deals only with the Twenty-Six Counties (forming Eire) and the exclusion of Northern Ireland makes the picture given in some ways incomplete. This limitation may not be such a serious defect, for the ... -
(1) The Statistical Abstract; (2) the 24th session of the International Institute of Statistics
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1939)Some remarks may perhaps be expected in explanation of the two-fold title of my inaugural address. A consideration of the Statistical Abstract, which is a compendium not only of statistics published by the ... -
Rating and valuation
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1939)As the title suggests the scope of my subject is to inquire whence rating came, the development and the method of apportioning the demand made by the community upon its members for contribution to the common good or to ... -
Examination of the sickness experience for the year 1935 of persons insured under the National Health Insurance Acts
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1939)There are approximately 500,000 persons in the State engaged in gainful occupation either as manual workers or as clerical workers with a rate of remuneration not exceeding #250 per annum. This bulk may be taken as a ... -
The social income of the Irish Free State, 1926-38
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1940)In the Economic Journal of March, 1933, Dr. T. J. Kiernan published an estimate of the national income of the Irish Free State for the year 1926, and followed it up with a paper, read before this Society in June, 1933, ... -
Desirable ameliorations of the law
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1940)Those that call for respect for the law simply because it is the law and not because it expresses the conscience and will of the people and is adequate for modern requirements will call in vain?at all events, in Ireland. ... -
The impact of the war upon Irish economy
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1940)The European war has given rise to many speculations, generally vague but almost always gloomy, upon its probable effects on Irish economic life. It is certain that the war has already brought about changes in our trade; ...
