Public Policy

Budget and Troika

Budget and Troika

The EU/IMF Programme is subject to quarterly reviews to assess Ireland’s progress in meeting its commitments under the Programme.

Here we monitor the
implementation of the
EU/IMF commitments.
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Income Distribution

Income Distribution

The Government committed to tackling Ireland’s economic crisis in a way that is fair, balanced, and recognises the need for social solidarity.

Review the evidence in relation to changes in income distribution in Ireland since 2007.
Pension Reform

Pension Reform

Options for dealing with the issues of inadequate pension provision, high industry costs and the social tensions between public and private sector.
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Property Tax

Property Tax

Examine the issues that arise in designing the property tax, proposed by the Minister for Environment, Community & Local Government and to replace the household charge.
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Public Sector Reform

Public Sector Reform

At present the main means of delivering greater public productivity is through the reforms under the Croke Park Agreement.

Read more about the implementation
of the Croke Park reforms.
Water Policy

Water Policy

Browse the evidence on the best means of transferring water provision from local authorities to a regulated water utility and introducing domestic water metering.

Fracking and Local Credibility in Ireland
When elected members of local authorities are faced with the possibility of a transformative development in their areas, they have two choices. They can initiate a proce...