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People’s Champion: The Life of Alexander Bowman, Pioneer of Labour Politics in Ireland

When Alexander Bowman was elected to Belfast corporation as labour member for Duncairn in 1897, the very idea that he would still be remembered a century later for his relentless championing of the working-class cause appeared unthinkable. Yet…

Potential - National College of Ireland Part-time Prospectus 2011-2012

Prospectus containing information about the National College of Ireland and the available part-time courses for year 2011-2012.

Principles of Political Economy: Considered with a View to Their Practical Application

Principles of Political Economy considered with a view to their practical application by Thomas Robert Malthus is a foundational economics text. It serves as a historical critique of classical economic theories, famously arguing that investment in…

Principles of Political Economy: With Some of Their Applications to Social Philosophy

An economics and political economy textbook which discusses descriptive issues such as which nations had benefited more in a system of trade based on comparative advantages. This book also discusses normative issues as ideal systems of political…

Private Investment Must Be Encouraged and Rewarded

Speech by Liam Connellan, Director General of the Confederation of Irish Industry at Meeting of Dublin No. 1 Rotary Club, at Jurys Hotel, Ballsbridge

Problems of Modern Industry

Exploration in the roots of labour struggles and industrial evolution. The text includes key discussions as the role of women in industry, legal interventions in labour conditions, and the progressiveness of employment equality.

Productive Sectors Require Reduced Inflation and Public Spending

A speech given by Liam Connellan, Director General of the Confederation of Irish Industry, at the Athlone & Midland Agricultural Show Society Press Conference at the Royal Hotel, Athlone.

Productivity in Irish Industry

A speech given by Liam Connellan, Director General of the Confederation of Irish Industry, at the Annual Conference of the Institute of Industrial Engineers at the Great Southern Hotel, Galway.

Professor Joyce O'Connor

Professor Joyce O'Connor was President of the National College of Industrial Relations and later the National College of Ireland from 1990 to 2007.

Professor Joyce O'Connor delivering her speech

Professor Joyce O'Connor, President of the National College of Ireland delivering her speech in a ceremony.

Professor Joyce O'Connor, Denis O’Brien and Dr. Michael Smurfit

Professor Joyce O'Connor, President of the National College of Ireland (left), Denis O’Brien (centre) and Dr. Michael Smurfit (right) at the official opening of Norma Smurfit Library, National College of Ireland on the 8th of April, 2003.

Professor Joyce O’Connor and Lar Bradshaw, 1999

Professor Joyce O’Connor, President of the National College of Ireland (right) and Lar Bradshaw, chairman of the Dublin Docklands Development Authority (left) visiting the Dockland campus of the National College of Ireland in January 1999.

Professor Joyce O’Connor with Dr. Michael Smurfit and Norma Smurfit

Professor Joyce O’Connor, President of the National College of Ireland (left), Dr. Michael Smurfit (centre) and Norma Smurfit (right) at the official opening banquet of Norma Smurfit Library, National College of Ireland on the 8th of April, 2003.

Proposal to establish an Industrial Development Trust of Ireland

A proposal by Liam Connellan, Director General of the Confederation of Irish Industry, to establish an Industrial Development Trust of Ireland.