The adoption of a "rights-based approach" in legislation has come to constitute a core element being sought by groups representing people with disabilities and those working with them. This study seeks to contribute to this on-going debate by clarifying some key issues and informing the Irish...

With Appendix "Forecast of Agricultural Output 1963" by E. A. Attwood and M. Ross

The paper on Monitoring Poverty Trends is the latest report in the annual series commissioned by the Department of Social, Community and Family Affairs. It attempts to assess progress in reaching the national targets in relation to poverty reduction. This year's report focused in particular on...

This paper utilises the SWITCH model to carry out a detailed analysis of recent changes in the tax and welfare systems and to evaluate their effects in the light of policy objectives such as those set out in the National Anti-Poverty Strategy and the Programme for Prosperity and Fairness. On the...