Reform
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Reforming plans
The Programme for Government aims to build a ‘knowledge society’ thus reversing the decline in educational standards. eolas sums up…
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Public sector
There is a need for more leadership on public sector reform according to attendees at an eolas event on the…
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Innovation and accountability: G4S
With the reform of the public sector driven by the EU-IMF bailout, outsourcing is now very much on the Government’s…
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DPP
After 12 years as Director of Public Prosecutions, James Hamilton retired this month. Before leaving he talked to Stephen Dineen…
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A changing Garda
eolas reviews progress on modernising Garda procedures and assesses the challenges facing the force amid the economic crisis. Despite the…
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Prisons: the way forward
eolas examines the State’s prison system and plans for new infrastructure. Overcrowding, drug use, insufficient recreation or workshops and poor…
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A new direction in water
Water reform will help Ireland meet its EU targets and address the dispersed nature of services, Ivan Grimes told delegates…
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John McCarthy: European priorities
John McCarthy discusses the environmental issues likely to impact on Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union in…
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Reviewing the EPA
The first review of the Environmental Protection Agency acknowledges its work and finds some room for improvement. The Environmental Protection…
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Making industrial policy key
A state holding company would help better governance of the state companies and “unlock” billions through the sale of shares,…
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