This paper seeks to test empirically whether claims by Wilkinson and Pickett (2010) (W&P) on the pervasive negative effects of income inequality on social conditions in rich countries are borne out in the case of the family. It first examines correlations between 13 family indicators and income...

The aim of this country report for Ireland is to present and examine key patterns and trends in the inequality ‘drivers’ on which the project is concentrating, highlight their potential impacts in the social, political and cultural spheres and the available evidence in that regard, and point...

The purpose of this report is to enhance our knowledge of the social dimensions of sport in Ireland and highlight their significance for public policy.