This volume covers a wide range of policy areas in the Republic and Northern Ireland. It fills a major gap in the academic literature on Irish politics, providing a comprehensive introduction to the issues dominating political debates in both parts of Ireland. The contributors take a comparative approach to Irish politics--first addressing constitutional issues and then discussing public policies. This thoroughly revised second edition has new chapters on corruption and ethics and the marketing of public services.
Neil Collins is Professor of Public Administration at the National University of Ireland, Cork.