About Us
The Policy Institute was officially opened by the Tánaiste in 1998 to provide an independent source of public policy research, innovation, advice and evaluation in Ireland.
- Henry Grattan Public Lecture Series - which aims to promote informed debate and to offer new ideas on long-term social, political and economic challenges.
- Social Sciences and Philosophy Public Lectures/Events - a series of talks by academics in the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy which tackles topical issues.
- The Dublin Forum - a series of events involving Dublin city policy-makers which focus on policy issues where social science expertise can make a significant contribution.
- Studies in Public Policy – a series of publications (informally known as ‘Blue Papers’) which provide short, rigorous, but accessible analyses of policy issues.
Staff
- Director of the Policy Institute - Dr Francis O'Toole, Associate Professor Economics, Trinity College Dublin
- Institute Administrator - Colette Keleher