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Research evidence and policymaking in Ireland

By: Frances Ruane  
Open Access
|Sep 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/admin-2025-0022 | Journal eISSN: 2449-9471 | Journal ISSN: 0001-8325
Language: English
Page range: 127 - 147
Published on: Sep 4, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2025 Frances Ruane, published by The Institute of Public Administration of Ireland
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