Paul Redmond | Public Policy, Public Expenditure & GNP

Characteristics of Households with Very Little Work
— 4 May 2017

Ireland has the highest share of people living in households with very low work intensity (VLWI) in the EU.
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Estimating Government Expenditure On Children In Ireland.
— 17 Aug 2016

This report estimates that government expenditure on children (0-18 Years)in Ireland for 2013 was almost €12 billion.
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Competitive Tendering For Dublin Bus Services
— 1 May 2015

This note examines competitive tendering and its potential merits and drawbacks
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Spending On Medication Increases With Age
— 18 Mar 2015

Public spending per head on medication for the oldest age group is almost 20 times that for children aged between 5 and 11.
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Income Based Health Disparities in Ireland and the OECD.
— 28 May 2014

This note examines the gap in self-reported health status between high and low income groups.
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The Prevalence Of Smoking In Ireland
— 3 Mar 2014

This note sets out the latest position on the levels of smoking in Ireland
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Absenteeism In The HSE
— 11 Sep 2013

This examines the relationship between absenteeism and agency costs
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Average Length of Stay in Irish Hospitals
— 22 May 2013

This is often used as an indicator of efficiency. Read more.
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Dublin Bus: Funding and Financial Performance
— 16 May 2013

This note examines the funding of state provided bus travel in Dublin
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