Restoring Public Finances 2012 update: Information by country

These country notes detail the fiscal situation to date, the consolidation needs, and the commitments and intentions of governments in 31 OECD countries in the aftermath of the economic crisis.

Human Resources Management: Country Profiles

These country notes profile public sector human resource practices and policies, covering issues including legal frameworks; age and gender composition of workers; public sector restructuring; management practices; industrial relations and reforms.

Better Regulation in Europe: Ireland

The EU Better Regulation project is a partnership between the OECD and the European Commission. It draws on the initiatives for Better Regulation promoted by both organisations over the last few years.

Functional urban areas by country

These country notes provide detailed quantitative and qualitative information on functional urban areas in OECD members.

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Getting back on track: restoring fiscal sustainability in Ireland

Ireland’s banking crisis, one of the most severe in the OECD area, and the associated economic recession have taken a heavy toll on public finances.

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• Economic Survey of Ireland 2011

Regional Outlook 2011: Information by country

These country notes provide detailed quantitative and qualitative information on regional performance, institutions and policy settings in OECD members. They include a description of the country's administrative structure, regional policies and the contribution of regions to national growth.

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• OECD Regional Outlook 2011

Restoring Public Finances (2011): Information by country

These country notes detail the fiscal situation to date (2011), the consolidation needs, and the commitments and intentions of governments in 30 OECD countries in the aftermath of the economic crisis.

Economic Survey of Ireland 2009: Rebuilding the public finances

The fiscal consolidation challenge for Ireland is severe, the underlying budget balance having moved abruptly from surplus to a large deficit.

OECD Public Management Reviews - Ireland: Towards an Integrated Public Service

Ireland's economic success story is one that many OECD countries would like to emulate. Of the many factors linked to this success, the public sector’s role is key. This report analyses what the sector has accomplished so far, how it can keep renewing itself, and how it can perpetuate its success.

Ageing and the Public Service: Human Resource Challenges

An ageing population creates immediate pressures for changes in both service delivery and in human resources management in government. This report reviews strategies to address these pressing issues and provides a snapshot of ageing policies and actions in nine OECD countries.