Reforming political institutions : Ireland in comparative perspective / John Coakley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Coakley, John, author.

Contributor:

Institute of Public Administration (Ireland)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ireland. Oireachtas.

Ireland.

Representative government and representation--Ireland.

Representative government and representation.

Politics and government.

Ireland--Politics and government--21st century.

Physical Description:

xiii, 298 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Dublin, Ireland : Institute of Public Administration, 2013.

Summary:

The author considers the case for the reform of Irish political institutions in light of economic collapse, political turmoil and external intervention in management of state.

Contents:

1. Introduction : stability and change in Irish politics

2. A society transformed : economic change and cultural challenge

3. The president : leader or figurehead?

4. The Seanad : reform or redundancy?

5. The Dáil electoral system : democracy or efficiency?

6. Dáil constituencies : reapportionment or redistricting?

7. Government ministers : technocrats or parliamentarians?

8. Conclusion : a case for institutional reform?

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-289) and index.

ISBN:

9781904541332

190454133X

OCLC:

858312883