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The health economics of obesity in Ireland
(2016-05-13)
An abundant literature exists linking obesity to a range of health conditions as well as premature mortality (Calle et al., 1999, Larsson et al., 1984, Jagielski et al., 2014, Kearns et al., 2014, Pi-Sunyer, 1999, Reilly ...
Industrial finance in independent Ireland: The Trade Loans (Guarantee) Acts, 1924-1939
(2018-02-22)
This thesis examines and analyses the first industrial policy initiative undertaken in independent Ireland. The Trade Loans (Guarantee) Act, 1924, allowed the state to guarantee loans borrowed by firms for their business ...
Developing an age-friendly county programme in Fingal: Older people’s lived experiences and the WHO age-friendly conceptual framework
(NUI Galway, 2019-05-23)
Developing age-friendly communities is a significant global policy issue. The WHO (2007) age-friendly cities and communities initiative has had a significant influence on the development of Ireland’s Age-Friendly Programme. ...
The economics of childhood disabilities in Ireland with a particular focus on using mixed methods to examine the economics of child and adolescent autism spectrum disorders
(NUI Galway, 2020-05)
Increased rates in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) has led to escalating demands for services across a number of sectors including health, social care, education and social welfare etc. In Ireland, the ...