Social security in Ireland / Anthony McCashin.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Historical development of the Irish system of social security -- Social security in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries -- The Irish social security system in context -- Analysing social security -- Child income support -- Gender and Social security -- Lone parents -- Unemployment benefit and assistance -- Housing costs -- Old age pensions -- Sickness and disability -- The future: a new system?

An accessible text for college or institute of technology students of Irish social policy, sociology, social studies, social care, public administration, poverty and equality studies. Also written for those undertaking professional training in social work and related areas. Describes the evolution of social security in Ireland and how the current system compares internationally. Outlines how current policies address the needs of families, pensioners, lone parents, the unemployed, and the sick and disabled. Evaluates key features of Irish social security, drawing on up-to-date research and recent official data.