PublicPolicy.ie is the online platform for informing and debating public policy in Ireland. The platform, initially established in 2012 with support from Atlantic Philanthropies, was incorporated into the UCD Geary Institute for Public Policy in 2019.
PublicPolicy.ie aims to provide independent evidence to inform economic, social and environmental policies and to communicate relevant research findings to policy makers and interested citizens. Through PublicPolicy.ie, Irish policymakers and members of the public can source a range of material including original papers, expert reflections, and external reports.
PublicPolicy.ie is independent, has no party political association or view and is not aligned with any sectional interest.
PublicPolicy.ie is funded by:
- UCD Research & Innovation
- UCD College of Health & Agricultural Sciences
- UCD College of Social Sciences & Law
- UCD School of Economics
- UCD School of Education
- UCD School of Politics & International Relations
- UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work & Social Justice
- UCD School of Sociology
- UCD Geary Institute for Public Policy
Testimonials
“Publishing with publicpolicy.ie was a fantastic experience. So much of our research has implications for society, policy and practice, but to communicate it effectively we need editorial and formatting support. The editorial team provided excellent help with both, producing something which is aesthetically pleasing, as well as easy to read and share. It’s an excellent platform for those whose recommendations may be too technical for a newspaper article, but also too important to be stuck only in long academic publications behind paywalls.” – Dr. Ian D. Marder, School of Law and Criminology, Maynooth University, November 2025
“Publicpolicy.ie is an essential source for anybody interested in Irish public policy. The papers cover a very wide range of key issues and are able to summarise the key points of new research in a manner which is both accessible and engaging. For a public policy academic, the website is also a key outlet which enables you to get your insights to a much wider audience much faster than traditional publications.” – Dr. Mel Cousins, School of Social Work and Social Policy, Trinity College Dublin, November 2025
“Publicpolicy.ie is the leading Irish platform for publishing policy papers with genuine impact. It reaches a wide policy audience, and the production process is seamless. The editorial team are supportive, knowledgeable, and exceptionally effective, making the entire experience straightforward and enjoyable. I highly recommend it.” – Dr Sara Benedí Lahuerta, School of Law, University College Dublin, December 2025
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these papers are the author’s own. The Geary Institute for Public Policy and the editors of this platform are not responsible for the accuracy of the information supplied by the authors.