Issues
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Tackling burglary
The new Criminal Justice Bill aims to restrict bail for repeat offenders and deter break-ins. One of the lingering consequences…
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Statement prompts election speculation
Peter Cheney reports on the Spring Statement, which aims to set the tone for the economic debate in advance of…
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Applying behavioural science to policy
Pete Lunn considers the pros and cons of the behavioural insight approach and its potential to improve policy outcomes for…
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Tourism policy overhauled
eolas outlines the key priorities in the Government’s 2015-2025 tourism strategy. While tourism has remained a vital component of the…
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Closing the gaps
eolas summarises the ESRI evaluation of support for disadvantaged students and the scope for further improvement. Delivering Equality of Opportunity…
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Government presses on with plain packaging
Ireland has become the second country in the world to pass legislation which will enforce plain packaging for tobacco products.…
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Referenda confirmed for May
The Government will hold two referenda on Friday 22 May – one on same-sex civil marriage and the other on…
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No settlement on junior cycle reform
The Government has again clashed with teaching unions over draft proposals aimed at resolving junior cycle reform dispute. The draft…
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Irish Water strategic plan
Irish Water has published a draft programme for the delivery of water services in Ireland: the Water Services Strategic Plan.…
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Putting the citizen at the centre
Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Alex White, TD talks to Owen McQuade about how delivering on energy and…
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