Issues in Irish Public Policy

The book explores the transformative shift in Irish policy over the past decade, highlighting the transition from 1980s pessimism to the optimism surrounding the Celtic Tiger phenomenon. It examines the political enthusiasm and the state's ability to merge economic growth with political consensus, despite a backdrop of electoral defeats for coalition governments. While the economic growth has been celebrated, the author critiques the unmet financial promises of the Celtic Tiger and notes the lack of substantial debate regarding the ideological underpinnings of recent policies.