News and Archive | Public Policy, Public Expenditure & GNP

Renewable Energy Targets
— 25 May 2015

Ireland’s share of renewables in overall energy consumption reached 7.8% in 2013.
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Vacant Site Levy
— 21 May 2015

Why the proposed vacant site levy “will not apply to property in the ownership of the State, state
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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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Waste Management In Ireland – Trends, Progress and Risks
— 29 Apr 2015

This note examines waste management policy in Ireland and the targets to be met under EU Directives.
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A Site Value Tax For Commercial Property
— 24 Apr 2015

Replacing Commercial Rates
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Should First-Time Buyers Get Help To Save For House Deposits?
— 24 Mar 2015

Consideration should be given to introducing a scheme which would help first-time buyers save the funds
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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
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Revaluation for Local Property Tax
— 9 Mar 2015

Experience shows that using up to date valuations for local property tax is essential to preserve public
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Your Personal Inflation Rate – How We Did It
— 27 Feb 2015

Find out how we calculated you personal inflation rate and why it is so important to our economy.
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Are We Paying Enough Tax To Have Good Public Services ?
— 18 Feb 2015

Why Eamon Dunphy is incorrect.
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Fiscal Update – Q4 2014
— 5 Feb 2015

The End of Austerity.
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