Welfare Provision  in Boom Times: Strengthening Social Equity in Ireland: Strengthening social equity in Ireland?

Amanda Haynes; Thomas Turner

doi:10.1177/079160350601500206

Welfare Provision in Boom Times: Strengthening Social Equity in Ireland: Strengthening social equity in Ireland?

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Abstract

The rapid development ofthe Irish economy in the 1990s has provided substantial scope and possibilities for radical change. During this period the Irish economy has experienced high growth rates, expanding employment and low levels of unemployment. This paper evaluates the trend in welfare provision and social outcomes for this period. Although the Irish social welfare system has become more generous in the areas of health, education and direct social welfare benefits, it remains closer to a residual than a universal system. Weconclude that there is little evidence in the Irish case yet to support any substantive trend toward a more socially equitable system.

Original language	English (Ireland)
Pages (from-to)	86-100
Number of pages	15
Journal	Irish Journal of Sociology
Volume	15
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/079160350601500206
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2006

Keywords

Welfare systems trends and social equity

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