Developing evidence for policy and practice in the Department of Education and Youth
By: Ian Hughes and Sarah Rochford
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Language: English
Page range: 117 - 135
Published on: Jun 16, 2026
Published by: The Institute of Public Administration of Ireland
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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