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This article argues that the ways in which policies are usually implemented in public sector organisations is contributing to the weak implementation of gender mainstreaming (GM), and that this is relevant for future development of GM implementation strategies. The experience of GM in Ireland is outlined, from the point of view of an inside action researcher. The findings suggest that the organisational characteristics affecting policy implementation in the public sector contribute to GM being implemented in an 'integrationist' rather than 'transformative' way, and with an emphasis on expert-bureaucratic processes rather than on greater participation with civil society.

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In this paper the authors draw on a qualitative study of low-work-intensity households in a disadvantaged suburb of Dublin in 2016–17 to identify some of the gaps in Ireland's reformed 'one-stop shop' Public Employment Service. Drawing on the issues recognised as being required in an integrated Public Employment Service, the paper draws attention to gaps in information; training; services that support employment, such as childcare and housing; and links to employers. The authors conclude by drawing lessons on the issues which need to be addressed for a more tailored Public Employment Service.

This report is NESC?s contribution to Government development of a new national policy for the private rental sector, including issues such as investment, standards and regulation, as indicated in Construction 2020 and the Social Housing Strategy. The report welcomes and builds on three key recent advances in government housing policy. First, government policy recognises that one?quarter to one?third of the population will find it increasingly difficult to achieve homeownership. Second, Government has made it clear that the goals of housing policy will be affordability, sustainability and inclusion. Third, the Government?s social housing strategy represents a significant policy advance.