Policy Analysis in Ireland

This book provides a comprehensive study of policy analysis in Ireland, examining different levels of government and governance, influential roles, and post-crisis developments. It also considers future challenges for policy analysis.

Format: Hardback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 05 March 2021
Publisher: Bristol University Press

Leading Irish academics and policy practitioners have collaborated to present a comprehensive and up-to-date study of policy analysis in Ireland. The book explores policy analysis at various levels of government and governance, including international, national, local, and civil service, as well as non-government actors such as NGOs, interest groups, and think tanks. It delves into the influential roles of the European Union, the public, science, quantitative evidence, the media, and gender expertise in policy analysis. The book also surveys the history and evolution of public policy analysis in Ireland, addressing current state, post-crisis developments, and future challenges.

The book begins by examining the role of the European Union in policy analysis. It highlights the importance of the EU in shaping policy decisions in Ireland and discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with EU membership. The public is also a significant player in policy analysis, with their opinions and preferences shaping policy outcomes. The book explores the role of science in policy analysis, highlighting the importance of evidence-based policy making. Quantitative evidence is used to analyze policy problems and develop solutions, and the book examines the challenges and opportunities associated with using quantitative evidence in policy analysis.

The media is also a critical player in policy analysis, with its ability to shape public opinion and influence policy decisions. The book explores the role of the media in policy analysis, including the challenges and opportunities associated with media coverage of policy issues. Gender expertise is also highlighted in the book, with the importance of gender equality in policy analysis. The book explores the challenges and opportunities associated with incorporating gender expertise in policy analysis and discusses the need for more gender-sensitive policy making.

The book also examines the role of non-government actors in policy analysis. NGOs, interest groups, and think tanks play a significant role in shaping policy outcomes and providing alternative perspectives to government policies. The book explores the challenges and opportunities associated with engaging with non-government actors in policy analysis and discusses the need for more collaboration between government and non-government actors.

In conclusion, Leading Irish Academics and Policy Practitioners present a comprehensive and up-to-date study of policy analysis in Ireland. The book explores policy analysis at various levels of government and governance, including international, national, local, and civil service, as well as non-government actors such as NGOs, interest groups, and think tanks. It highlights the influential roles of the European Union, the public, science, quantitative evidence, the media, and gender expertise in policy analysis. The book also surveys the history and evolution of public policy analysis in Ireland, addressing current state, post-crisis developments, and future challenges.

Weight: 744g
Dimension: 178 x 247 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781447350897