Posts by Dr Nat O'Connor
Dr Nat O'Connor @natpolicy
Nat O’Connor is lecturer in social policy in UCD’s School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice and part-time policy specialist at Age Action Ireland. Previously Director of TASC, Nat also led the research team in Dublin’s Homeless Agency.
He has taught politics and social policy since 1999. He has a PhD in Political Science from Trinity College Dublin and a MA in Political Science and Social Policy from the University of Dundee. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK), a member of the National Economic and Social Council (NESC) and chairperson of the Irish Social Policy Association (ISPA). You can find him on LinkedIn (natoconnor) and TwitterX @natpolicy
An Equitable Solution for Water Charging (and Leaks)?
Nat O'Connor 07/05/2014
Nat O'Connor: We now have more detail about the Government's proposed model of water charging. Minister Phil Hogan called water charging "“one of …
Enough Said about the Wealthy in Ireland?
Nat O'Connor 02/05/2014
Nat O'Connor: A quote from The Irish Times (2 May 2014): "RTÉ's managing director of news and current affairs Kevin Bakhurst said one of the ways …
Tackling Health Inequalities (IMO)
Nat O'Connor 01/05/2014
Nat O'Connor: I had the opportunity to address the IMO's annual general meeting on Friday 24th April, at a scientific session entitled "Balancing a …
Perverse Consequences of Local Property Tax Electioneering
Nat O'Connor 28/04/2014
Nat O'Connor: There is a need to shout from the rooftops that promising tax cuts and tax breaks is not the only way to stand for election or to boost …
Water Charging and Affordability
Nat O'Connor 24/04/2014
Nat O'Connor: Minister Phil Hogan has announced that the final detail on water charging will be announced soon. Meanwhile the Water Regulator (part …
Capital in the 21st Century (Piketty)
Nat O'Connor 31/03/2014
Nat O'Connor: Thomas Piketty, Associate Chair in the Paris School of Economics, has produced a seminal analysis of the past, present and potential …
Ireland, the IMF and Future Credit
Nat O'Connor 14/10/2013
Nat O'Connor: Ireland is a member of the IMF for the simple reason that by being a member we can seek loans from the IMF when we need them. The Irish …
TASC Budget 2014 Analysis and Proposals
Nat O'Connor 05/09/2013
Nat O'Connor: TASC today launched our Budget 2014 analysis and proposals, 'Choosing an Equitable Route to Recovery'. The full report is available …
Jail the Anglo Bankers?
Nat O'Connor 16/07/2013
Nat O'Connor: In the wake of the Anglo Tapes, it was not surprising to see a poster on a lamp post today stating "Jail the Anglo Bankers". As well as …
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