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2025, Volume 73, Issue 2
- 1-16 Editor’s introduction: Changing the conversation about climate change
by Murphy Mary - 19-41 Towards a Just Transition in Ireland and the European Union: A critical overview of the policy frameworks
by Mandelli Matteo & Murphy Mary - 43-71 A review of policy coherence in three environmental policy areas in Ireland
by O’Riordan Joanna & Boyle Richard - 73-101 Adapting to climate change: Insights on being better prepared for Ireland’s future climate
by Murphy Conor & Quinn Tara & Heaphy Liam & O’Brien Enda & Nolan Paul - 103-126 Ireland’s Well-being Framework: Going beyond growth?
by Dukelow Fiona - 131-160 Just Transition in agriculture and land use in Ireland: Stakeholder Dialogue on an Agenda for Action
by Garvey Niamh & Moore Jeanne - 161-178 Gender equity and care for transformative climate justice
by Stephens Jennie C. & O’Connor Orla - 179-191 Interview with Laura Burke, Director General of the Environmental Protection Agency
by Burke Laura & Murphy Mary - 193-199 Review: Climate Justice and the University: Shaping a Hopeful Future for All
by Kirby Peadar
2025, Volume 73, Issue 1
- 1-20 Political developments, 2024
by Finn Mark - 21-32 Civil service, 2024
by Kelly Alice - 33-49 Local government, 2024
by Harte Corinna - 51-67 Health services, 2024
by Pierce Maria - 69-80 Justice, 2024
by Harnett Niamh - 81-91 Education, 2024
by O’Riordan Joanna - 93-109 European Union, 2024
by Malone Margaret Mary
2024, Volume 72, Issue 4
- 1-4 Editors’ introduction
by O’Riordan Joanna & Boyle Richard - 5-10 A tribute to Michael Mulreany
by Manning Maurice - 11-34 Updating the files: Understanding the public service through storytelling and narrative
by Mulreany Michael & O’Brien Denis - 35-60 Transforming public services
by Moloney David & Dwyer Rowena & Glavey Sarah & Sellars Dermot - 61-79 Civil service post-war policy debates, Department of Finance orthodoxy and the contours of the modern Irish economy
by Barry Frank - 81-96 Culture, budgeting and planning in the Department of Finance
by Casey Ciarán - 97-122 Making European Union digital platform regulation a reality
by Dooley John - 123-146 Irish university governance in transition
by Loughnane Caroline - 147-166 Informal is the new normal in North–South relations
by Feeney Ryan - 167-188 Reflections on sustainability reporting and stewardship codes
by Horan Aidan & Mulreany Mark - 189-207 This time is different? Lessons from past reform initiatives in the Irish health system
by Weir Stephen - 209-236 Are Lough Neagh and the rights of nature the unfinished business of ‘the peace process’?
by Doran Peter
2024, Volume 72, Issue 3
- 1-30 Social care work and social work in Ireland: a comparative analysis of standards of proficiency
by Róiste Áine de & Mulkeen Majella & Flynn Susan & Conroy Sandra - 31-50 ‘Shall I compare thee?’ Evaluating Finance Ministers
by Moore Stephen & Considine John - 53-65 Unlocking institutional imagination: Introduction to conference proceedings
by Murphy Mary & Kavanagh Donncha & Hughes Ian & O’Doherty Dermot - 69-87 Unlocking institutional imagination: Interview with Kim Stanley Robinson
by Robinson Kim Stanley & Murphy Mary - 89-107 Unlocking institutional imagination: Building institutional capacity to address societal challenges – the case of European missions
by Polt Wolfgang & Hughes Ian - 109-125 Unlocking institutional imagination: Workshops on cities, public goods and services, and universities
by Kavanagh Donncha - 129-149 The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission report on the Constitution and collective bargaining – a critique
by D’Art Daryl - 153-168 Do public servants in Ireland need an institute?
by Chubb Basil
May 2024, Volume 72, Issue 2
- 1-28 Regulating more? Comparing Ireland’s original and amended lobbying legislation
by Hogan John - 29-52 Housing and the West Cork islands: a national crisis in microcosm
by Desmond Elaine & O’Sullivan Siobhan - 53-71 Social care managers’ perspectives on statutory registration of social care workers in Ireland
by Moore Audrey & Lalor Kevin - 75-97 The early years sector: a case study in policy development and investment
by Lynch Fergal - 99-106 125 years of local democracy in Ireland
by O’Leary Fergal - 107-129 Place-based leadership development: scaling up collective impact
by Worrall Rob & Rogers Paul
February 2024, Volume 72, Issue 1
- 1-19 Political developments, 2023
by Finn Mark - 21-33 Civil service, 2023
by Kelly Alice - 35-46 Local government, 2023
by O’Leary Fergal - 47-63 Health services, 2023
by Pierce Maria - 65-76 Justice, 2023
by Harnett Niamh - 77-82 Education, 2023
by O’Riordan Joanna - 83-86 State agencies and enterprises, 2023
by O’Leary Fergal - 87-102 European Union, 2023
by Malone Margaret Mary
December 2023, Volume 71, Issue 4
- 1-1 Foreword
by McCarthy Seamus - 3-4 A century of public accountability: Reflections on the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
by O’Connor Paula - 5-23 Ireland’s first state agency: A century of change in the range and scope of functions of the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
by Scott Colin & MacCarthaigh Muiris - 25-44 Making internal audit count
by Barra Kevin De - 45-72 One hundred years of the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General in the newspapers
by Boyle Richard - 73-96 Parliamentary oversight: Oireachtas committees and the Dáil Committee on Public Accounts in the twenty-first century
by Lynch Catherine - 97-102 The origins of the Committee on Public Accounts and its engagement with the Comptroller and Auditor General
by Léoutre Marie - 103-114 Synopsis of research undertaken by Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General officials as part of the Institute of Public Administration’s MEconSc in Policy Analysis
by Kelly Alice
August 2023, Volume 71, Issue 3
- 1-7 Introduction: Seventy years of commenting on public administration and governance
by O’Riordan Joanna - 11-33 Governance of reform in the Irish public service
by O’Riordan Joanna & Boyle Richard - 35-61 ‘Best advice available’ – Challenge and change in developing an optimal policy advisory system in Ireland
by Connaughton Bernadette & Devane Cian - 63-86 Regional economic resistance and divergence in Ireland, 2011–22
by Van Egeraat Chris & Curran Declan & Breathnach Proinnsias - 89-101 Strengthening national capacity for policy engagement in Ireland: A review of progress
by Doyle Mary - 103-117 Promoting rational decision-making and enhancing transparency in the public service
by Bergin Liam - 119-134 From recovery to growth: Local authority role in economic development
by O’Leary Fergal
May 2023, Volume 71, Issue 2
- 1-25 Quantitatively comparing elite formation over a century: ministers and judges
by Hogan John & Feeney Sharon & O’Rourke Brendan K. - 27-51 A road not taken? Economic ideology and the articulation of policy alternatives in Irish state economic policymaking, 1948–58
by Fitzgerald Frank - 55-65 Lessons from the Irish forestry licensing crisis – The need for institutional reform of the Forest Service
by Healy Gary - 69-91 Regional governance and regional development: Implications of the Action Programme for Effective Local Government
by Breathnach Proinnsias - 95-98 Book Review: Local matters: Parish, local government and community in Ireland
by Kelly Alice
February 2023, Volume 71, Issue 1
- 1-17 Political developments, 2022
by Finn Mark - 19-35 Civil service, 2022
by Kelly Alice - 37-52 Local government, 2022
by Chorcora Cáit Ní - 53-68 Health services, 2022
by Fleming Padraic - 69-80 Justice, 2022
by Quill William - 81-87 Education, 2022
by O’Riordan Joanna - 89-101 State-owned enterprise sector, 2022
by O’Leary Fergal - 103-116 European Union, 2022
by Malone Margaret Mary
December 2022, Volume 70, Issue 4
- 1-25 A review of Ireland’s Local Property Tax
by Turley Gerard - 29-52 Strengthening the science–policy interface in Ireland
by O’Connor John - 53-75 Seanad Éireann: 100 years of Ireland’s Upper House
by Lynch Catherine & Groves Martin - 77-88 Making women’s voices heard
by Quinlivan Aodh & Buckley Fiona & Igun Olajumoke Oluwaferanmi & O’Riordan John Ger - 91-94 Reviews: Housing in Ireland: Beyond the markets
by Kelly Alice - 95-98 Reviews: Achieving impact in public service: Essays in honour of Sylda Langford
by Moore Cliodhna
August 2022, Volume 70, Issue 3
- 1-4 The complexity of the challenge: Communicating government
by Rafter Kevin - 7-32 Irish audiences and news information from official sources during Covid-19
by Wheatley Dawn - 33-57 How ‘cocooning’ as a public health measure was reported during the Covid-19 crisis
by Gallagher Catherine - 59-84 From denial to delay: Climate change discourses in Ireland
by Pringle Anna & Robbins David - 85-105 A new nation brand strategy? Global Ireland 2025 and the UN Security Council campaign
by Boughton Madeline - 109-126 The rise and fall of the Strategic Communications Unit, 2017–18
by Mhaoláin Aoife Ní - 127-139 Taoisigh and addressing the nation
by Rafter Kevin - 141-157 Ireland’s Covid-19 response: Perspectives from science communication
by Fahy Declan - 159-178 Assessing government communication – A roundtable
by Rafter Kevin & Canavan Elizabeth & Mac Conghail Fiach & McDowell Derek
May 2022, Volume 70, Issue 2
- 1-23 Ombudsman-type services – A citizen perspective
by Harvey Brian - 27-33 Lessons learned from water governance
by O’Riordan Joanna - 35-44 Sharing the Vision: Maintaining momentum for implementation
by Keogh Fiona & Arensman Ella & Burke Amanda & Bhriain Siobhan Ni & Ryan Michael & Kane Hugh - 47-60 Public service adaptation – Its nature and requirements
by Whelan Noel - 63-67 Reviews: City and county management in Ireland, 1929–2020
by Dowling Des - 68-74 Reviews: What does Jeremy think? Jeremy Heywood and the making of modern Britain; Diary of an MP’s wife: Inside and outside power
by McCarthy Dermot - 75-79 Reviews: Negotiating a settlement in Northern Ireland, 1969–2019
by Dochartaigh Niall Ó
February 2022, Volume 70, Issue 1
- 1-15 Political developments, 2021
by Moore David Hugh - 17-29 Civil service, 2021
by Chorcora Cáit Ní - 31-47 Local government, 2021
by O’Leary Fergal - 49-62 Health services, 2021
by Keogh Fiona - 63-73 Justice, 2021
by Quill William - 75-82 Education, 2021
by O’Riordan Joanna - 83-96 State-owned enterprise sector, 2021
by Palcic Dónal & Reeves Eoin - 97-111 European Union, 2021
by Malone Margaret Mary
December 2021, Volume 69, Issue 4
- 1-6 Politics, people and public policy: Case studies in policy engagement
by Broin Deiric Ó & Corrigan Jordana - 9-37 Irish rural social enterprises and the national policy framework
by Olmedo Lucas & van Twuijver Mara & O’Shaughnessy Mary & Sloane Alan - 39-55 Structured, formal engagement of stakeholders in public policy – The case of An Fóram Uisce (The Water Forum)
by Boyle Richard & O’Riordan Joanna & O’Leary Fergal & Shannon Laura - 57-82 Planning a Dublin–Belfast Economic Corridor: Networks, engagement and creating opportunities
by Magennis Eoin & Corrigan Jordana & Blair Neale & Broin Deiric Ó - 83-108 The role of the community and voluntary sector in identifying vulnerabilities to climate change in coastal areas and implementing climate adaptation responses
by Lawlor Paul - 111-133 Collaboratively planning climate action: What would it mean for Dublin? An analysis of the Clontarf flood defences
by Grehan Ali - 135-149 Public participation in a time of crisis: A case study of Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown residents’ associations’ response to Covid-19
by Sav Simone & Downing Colette - 151-160 Strategic policy committees: Talking shops or active participants in local policy development?
by Phelan Fintan
August 2021, Volume 69, Issue 3
- 1-18 A design-led framework for engaged research: Using a design approach to understand and place the public at the core of health and social care
by Galvin Mary & Kennan Avril & Shé Éidín Ní - 19-43 From the community handywomen to frontline heroes: Charting a century of Irish nursing and midwifery regulation
by Murphy Denis & Gilligan Kim & Watson Derek - 45-75 The gender pay gap in Revenue
by Acheson Jean & Collins Michael - 79-92 Strengthening the structures to support research for public policy in Ireland
by Doyle Mary - 101-105 Cities and communities beyond COVID-19: How local leadership can change our future for the better
by Blumlein Naomi - 106-110 Policy analysis in Ireland
by Finch Toby
May 2021, Volume 69, Issue 2
- 1-16 Introduction: The dual tracks of welfare and activation reform – Governance and conditionality
by McGann Michael & Murphy Mary P. - 19-42 ‘Double activation’: Workfare meets marketisation
by McGann Michael - 43-65 Sacrificial citizens? Activation and retrenchment in Ireland’s political economy
by Dukelow Fiona - 67-86 Navigating indifference: Irish jobseekers’ experiences of welfare conditionality
by Finn Philip - 87-106 Opening the black box of implementing activation in Ireland
by Whelan Nuala - 107-125 Moving towards a more tailored Public Employment Service?
by Johnston Helen & McGauran Anne-Marie - 127-147 Arguments for a post-pandemic Public Employment Eco System in Ireland
by Murphy Mary P.
February 2021, Volume 69, Issue 1
- 1-22 Political developments, 2020
by Moore David Hugh - 23-34 Civil service, 2020
by Shannon Laura - 35-48 Local government, 2020
by O’Leary Fergal - 49-63 Health services, 2020
by Keogh Fiona - 65-76 Justice, 2020
by Quill William - 77-84 Education, 2020
by O’Riordan Joanna - 85-95 State-owned enterprise sector, 2020
by Palcic Dónal & Reeves Eoin - 97-109 European Union, 2020
by Malone Margaret Mary - 113-139 The changing map of subnational governance in the Republic of Ireland
by Breathnach Proinnsias & O’Mahony Eoin & van Egeraat Chris - 143-171 Programme of organisational capability reviews – Findings and learnings
by Cribbin Gerry
December 2020, Volume 68, Issue 4
- 1-3 Note from the editor
by O’Riordan Joanna - 5-6 Tribute to Richard Boyle
by Bouckaert Geert - 7-26 Hindsight, insight and foresight: Some reflections on reforming the public service
by Boyle Richard - 27-40 The role of the ‘centre’ in public service reform
by MacCarthaigh Muiris - 41-54 Reflections on continuity and change in public service reform in Ireland
by McCarthy Dermot - 55-72 Leading public service reform: Some reflections
by Watt Robert & Perkins Michael - 73-96 Building transformative capability through civil service reform
by Thomas Peter - 97-119 The reform of human resource management in the Irish public service
by Roche William K. & O’Riordan Joanna - 121-144 Corporate governance in the public sector: Reflections on experience in Ireland
by Horan Aidan & Mulreany Michael - 145-160 Reflections on post-bailout policy analysis in Ireland
by Murphy Mary & Hogan John - 161-180 Quality assurance in Irish schools: Inspection and school self-evaluation
by McNamara Gerry & O’Hara Joe & Brown Martin & Quinn Irene - 181-199 Implementing choice-based models of social service: The importance of involving people who use services in reform processes
by Healy John & Clarke Madeleine - 201-214 Reforming local government: Past, present and future
by Callanan Mark - 215-236 Reform and policymaking: Theory and practice in the Irish housing context
by Umfreville Paul & Sirr Lorcan
August 2020, Volume 68, Issue 3
- 1-20 Participatory governance in Ireland: Institutional innovation and the quest for joined-up thinking
by Forde Catherine - 23-44 A review of citizen engagement in our public service
by Adshead Maura & Boyle Richard & Colgan Anne - 45-54 Building collaboration capability in the public sector
by Bradley Siobhán - 57-59 Tom Hardiman
by O’Riordan Joanna - 63-68 Interactive governance: Advancing the paradigm
by Conway Sarah - 69-73 Smart hybridity: Potentials and challenges of new governance arrangements
by Keane Seán
May 2020, Volume 68, Issue 2
- 1-35 A reassessment of local government’s financial position and performance: The case of Ireland
by Turley Gerard & Di medio Rémi & McNena Stephen - 37-58 Towards greater collective impact: Building collaborative capacity in Cork city’s LCDC
by Worrall Rob & O’Leary Fergal - 59-78 Who makes the city? The evolution of Galway city
by Collins Patrick - 81-96 A brief exploration of the Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service’s (IGEES) outputs and its role in Department of Children and Youth Affairs policymaking
by Madden Ciarán
February 2020, Volume 68, Issue 1
- 1-13 Political developments, 2019
by Moore David Hugh - 15-26 Civil service, 2019
by Shannon Laura - 27-38 Local government, 2019
by O’Leary Fergal - 39-48 Health services, 2019
by Keogh Fiona - 49-57 Justice, 2019
by Burgess Harriet - 59-66 Education, 2019
by O’Riordan Joanna - 67-79 State-owned enterprise sector, 2019
by Palcic Dónal & Reeves Eoin - 81-92 European Union, 2019
by Malone Margaret Mary
December 2019, Volume 67, Issue 4
- 1-26 Local government funding in Ireland: Contemporary issues and future challenges
by Turley Gerard & McNena Stephen - 27-45 Developing immigrant integration policy in the Irish public sector: An international human rights and public sector duty approach
by Murphy Clíodhna & Caulfield Leanne & Gilmartin Mary - 49-56 Public service capacity and the role of senior managers
by Murray John - 59-63 Reimagining the future public service workforce
by Garvey Ellen - 64-68 A research agenda for public administration
by Kearney Shauna
August 2019, Volume 67, Issue 3
- 1-5 The structural failure of regional planning in Ireland: Introduction
by van Egeraat Chris - 7-39 Visions and plans for regional development in Ireland
by Walsh James A. - 41-63 The Buchanan report and its aftermath: Implications for Irish regional planning
by Breathnach Proinnsias - 65-89 Fifty years of urbanisation in Ireland: Structural and spatial evolution of the urban hierarchy since Buchanan
by McCafferty Des - 93-110 Ireland and the changing global foreign direct investment landscape
by Barry Frank - 113-114 How far to nudge? Assessing behavioural public policy
by Weir Stephen
May 2019, Volume 67, Issue 2
- 1-24 Policy success/policy failure: A framework for understanding policy choices
by FitzGerald Cathal & O’Malley Eoin & Broin Deiric Ó - 25-45 Give credit to the market: The decision not to prohibit 100 per cent loan-to-value mortgages
by FitzGerald Cathal - 47-69 The National Treatment Purchase Fund – A success for some patients yet a public policy failure?
by Burke Sara & Brugha Ruairí & Thomas Steve - 71-93 A JobBridge to nowhere: The National Internship Scheme as fast policy leading to bad policy
by Arlow Jonathan - 95-112 Public policy failure in healthcare: The effect of salary reduction for new entrant consultants on recruitment in public hospitals
by Kiernan Fiona - 113-135 The liberalisation of taxi policy: Capture and recapture?
by Weir Stephen - 137-160 Public service integration in hard times: Merging unemployment benefit and labour market activation measures
by Köppe Stephan & MacCarthaigh Muiris
February 2019, Volume 67, Issue 1
- 1-6 Political developments, 2018
by O’Donnell Hugh - 7-14 Civil service, 2018
by Shannon Laura - 15-24 Local government, 2018
by Quinn Bríd - 25-35 Health services, 2018
by O’Riordan Joanna - 37-44 Justice, 2018
by Black Lynsey - 45-50 Education, 2018
by O’Riordan Joanna - 51-58 State-owned enterprise sector, 2018
by Palcic Dónal & Reeves Eoin - 59-70 European Union, 2018
by Malone Margaret Mary - 73-83 Towards greater collective impact: Developing the collaborative capability of the local community development committees (LCDCs)
by Worrall Rob & O’Leary Fergal - 87-92 Judicial power in Ireland
by Magnetti Jeanne