An Agenda for a New Ireland

Abstract

This Review presents a narrative outlining what happened over recent decades to bring Ireland to where it is today, where exactly Ireland finds itself now, where Ireland should go into the future and what it needs to do to get there. It goes on to address key policy areas, present a detailed analysis and propose policy initiatives that are required to develop an Ireland that is sustainable, equitable and a desirable place in which to live.

This Review does not accept many of the assumptions and analysis that underpin much of the commentary in public and policy-making arenas in recent times. The scale and severity of the crises in which Ireland finds itself raise obvious questions regarding how they occurred. This Review provides a commentary on the background to these events. It addresses questions about recovery from these crises and more importantly how we can shape a future Ireland that cares for the well-being of all its people and protects the environment.