Donal DeBuitleir | Public Policy, Public Expenditure & GNP

Top Appointments in the Public Service
— 8 Dec 2014

This report examines the system of appointment of top civil servants in Ireland with that in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand and the UK.
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The New Water Charging Structure
— 3 Dec 2014

This note analyses the new structure of water charges.
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Low Income Self-Employed Are More Unfairly Treated By The Tax System. (Updated)
— 18 Nov 2014

Budget 2015 worsened the relative position of low income self-employed.
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Domestic Water Use And Charges : Evidence From The USA
— 12 Nov 2014

The rates and structure of Water Charges vary significantly across the U.S.
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Action Needed On Pension Sustainability
— 29 Oct 2014

Ireland’s State pension is among the best in the world in terms of adequacy. However,its overall score is reduced by doubts over its sustainability, where it is ranked 20th of 25 countries.
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“Don’t tax him. Don’t tax me. Tax the man behind the tree”
— 3 Oct 2014

Income Tax and Budget 2015 – Some evidence
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Ireland’s Competitiveness
— 8 Sep 2014

Ireland is ranked 25th in the 2014 Global Competitiveness Report. How can we improve our position?
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Tracker Mortgages; How Much Equity?
— 12 Jun 2014

This note analyses mortgage arrears in Ireland with particular reference to tracker mortgages
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Progressivity Of Irish Income Tax System 2013
— 26 May 2014

This note examines the latest OECD data on the progressivity of the Irish income tax system in comparison with other OECD countries.
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Health and Education : Are Our Priorities Right ?
— 7 May 2014

Spending on education versus health is low in Ireland compared to other EU countries given our younger population
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Work Incentives
— 23 Jan 2014

The disincentives to work for young people with low skills are high and need to be reduced.
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