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A needs and resources assessment of fiscal equalisation in the Irish local government system
(Economic and Social Studies, 2015)In 2000 the central government in Ireland introduced a formula-based needs and resources equalisation model in its local government system to ensure that the allocation of general purpose grants to local authorities was ... -
Participatory action research with and within community activist groups: Capturing the collective experience of Ireland's Community and Voluntary Pillar in social partnership
(SAGE Journals, 2012-07-18)The inclusion of community activists in policy planning is increasingly recognized at the highest international level. This article shows how the use of Participatory Action Research (PAR) can present a deeper and more ... -
Quantifying the effects of the inclusion and segregation of Contracts for Difference in Australian equity markets
(Econjournals.com, 2014)This study examines the effects that Contracts for Difference (CFDs) have had on theAustralian equity market, either as an accelerant for mispricing, or as a source of increased marketfunctionality through the addition of ... -
The role of extension in dynamic economic adjustments: the case of Irish dairy farms
(Oxford University Press, 2019-01-11)European Union dairy policy eliminated milk production quotas in 2015, inducing major adjustments in the European dairy industry. This article explores the role of farm extension services in dynamic adjustments on Irish ... -
Spatial (Im)mobility and Accessibility in Ireland: Implications for Transport Policy
(2012)Recent social research that links people s position in society to their ability to access employment has shown the centrality of spatial mobility in the (re-)production of patterns of (in)equality. This is particularly ... -
The spatial impact of commuting on income: a spatial microsimulation approach
(Springer Verlag, 2016-08-24)The Irish economic boom resulted in a substantial increase in car-ownership and commuting. These trends were particularly noticeable in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), with an unprecedented increase in employment levels and ... -
Using Place Rank to Measure Sustainable Accessibility
(2012)Sustainability and its implications for transport planning is an area of growing interest to researchers, transport practitioners and policy makers. This study draws from recent research on the concept and measurement of ...