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Submissions from 2019 2019

“The Zero to Three Years are so Important” An Exploration of the Needs of Young Children in ECEC Settings from a Policy and Practice Perspective., Rosemary Brien

How Do Social Care Managers In Disability Services Experience Regulation And Inspection?, Deirdre Connolly

An Exploration Of How Early Years Managers and Staff Are Responding To The Needs Of Children Experiencing Homelessness, Jacinta Corcoran

The Role of Therapeutic Communities in the Process of Desistance: A Figurational Analysis, Darragh Farrell

An investigation into the Conceptualisations of Leadership Among Early childhood Teachers in Ireland., Edel Fenlon

An Exploration of how Gardaí Perceive Whistleblowing in An Garda Síochána., Aodhán Healy

Social-Emotional Intelligence (EI), graduates and the workplace – A study of a tailored approach to EI competency development for final year engineering students, Ailish Jameson

An Exploration of Managers’ Perspectives on their Role in Managing Community Early Years Services : Influences and Insights, Jessica Lee

A Decade of Desistance: An Exploratory Study in Desistance Theory, Brendan Marsh

An Exploration of Residential Care Managers Understanding of the Professional Registration of Social Care Workers and Its Implications for their Role as Managers, Lorraine O’ Brien

Submissions from 2018 2018

An Exploratory Study of Jury Representativeness in Ireland, Josephine Mulherin

Submissions from 2017 2017

Cyber Bullying Among Irish Primary School Pupils, Eret Haava

Submissions from 2016 2016

Investigating the Role of Alternative Education Provision in Supporting Pathways out of Crime for Young People., Bronagh Fagan

An Exploration of the Factors That Support Improved Pro-Social Outcomes for Young People in Detention: Social Care Practitioners' Perspectives., Emer Loughrey

Cop Culture: The Impact of Confrontation on the Working Personality of Frontline Gardai, Paul Williams

Submissions from 2015 2015

Simplifying the Complexity of Supplementary Pensions: Suggestions for Member-Centred Reforms, Mary Broderick

Ex-Prisoners’ Perspectives on Prison Drug Treatment in Ireland, John M. Duggan

Re-engaging with Education as an Older Mature Student: Their Challenges, Their Achievements, Their Stories., Helen Graham

Just Jocking? An Exploration of how 10-12 year old Children Experience an Equine Assisted Learning Programme, in a DEIS School, in Limerick city., Kate Bronwyn Jones

An Exploration of the Perspectives of Young Males with Regard to their Experience of non-Heterosexual Sexuality Transitions and the Potential Influences on this Transition within an Irish Context, Caroline Kelly

An Exploration of the Role of Pre-School Breakfast Clubs in Supporting Early Childhood Development and Building Parent-Practitioner Relationships, Eilis Lothian

Assessment in the Early Years: The Perspectives and Practices of Early Childhood Educators, Anna May Navarrete

An Exploratory Study of the Role an Equine- Assisted Learning Programme plays in Diverting Young People from Criminal Pathways, Francisca O'Kelly

Documentation within the Anti-‐Bias Approach: A Case Study Exploring Family and Practitioners’ Perceptions and Experiences, Stephanie Nicole Sagmoen Siqueira

Submissions from 2014 2014

An Investigation of Youth Participation in an Irish Youth Mental Health Service: Staff and Young People’s Perspectives., James Barry

Policing the Police: How is the Operation of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Perceived by Frontline Members of An Garda Síochána?, Noel Barry

From Institution to Integration: The Perspectives and Experiences of Disability Sector Staff in the Transition to New Directions., Derek Bryan

A study of Serious Violent and Sexual Offenders Released on Supervised Licence in Northern Ireland between 2010 and 2013., Alexandra Delimata

An Exploration of the Experiences of Individuals Caring for a Family Member and the Impact this Caregiving Role has on their Lives., Tara Duigenan

Including Children with Disabilities in Mainstream Education: An Exploration of the Challenges and Considerations for Parents and Primary School Teachers, Gail Ferguson

It’s in the Mix. An Exploratory Study into the Experiences of Children, Parents and Staff in the Provision of a Mixed Age Group Model in a West Dublin Early Years’ Setting., Helena Goodwin

“If they Fail that First Year, it’s very Hard for them to Recover”: An Exploration of Factors that Support and Hinder the Transition to Mainstream School for Children with Special Educational Needs and their Families., Fiona Hassett

Experiences and Perspectives of Practitioners in Culturally Diverse Early Childhood Education and Care Centres in Ireland, Ana Janelidze

An Exploration of Volunteer Experiences for Third Level Students in Ireland from a Student Volunteer and Volunteer Manager Perspective., Caitriona McGrattan

The Garda Youth Crime Case Management Programme – A Garda perspective on the role and the relationship dynamics involved when managing cases of high-risk young offenders appearing before the Children Court., Jonathan O'Brien

Children’s Voices in Exploring Their Interests Using Different Media, Czarecah Oropilla

Children’s Right to be Heard: Exploring Children’s Perceptions of Happiness and Factors Contributing to Happiness in the Pre-School Environment., Donna Tobin

Submissions from 2013 2013

Feeling a Sense of Belonging in the Early Childhood Centre: An Exploration into a Community of Practice, Antje Bitterberg

Booklet of Selected Theses from the MA in Criminology, MA in Law, MA in Child, Family and Community Studies, and the International Masters in Early Childhood Education, 2010-2012, Matt Bowden, Carmel Gallagher, and Kevin Lalor

Study of the Potential of Educational Transfer from Grandchild to Grandparent, from the Child's Perspective and Agency, in a School Environment, Ken King

Advocates of the Peace, A Qualitative Study of Former Politically Motivated Female Prisoners and Conflict Resolution in Northern Ireland, Mary McCourt

Policing and Social Influence: Procedural Justice and Compliance Dynamics in the Work of Garda Juvenile Liaison Officers, Eoin Morrison

They Just Don't Care about the Caring: Parents Perspectives of Early Childhood Education and Care Policy and Associated Funding Programmes, Tracey Nelson

The Great Epoch: An Exploration of the Psychology of Desistance from Offending., Triona O'Sullivan

Plural Policing: The Multifaceted World of Irish State “Policing” Authorities, Thomas Talbot

Submissions from 2012 2012

Children Museum Experience: Exploratory Study of Potential of Museum Visits in Achieving Learning Goals of Irish ECEC Curriculum Framework Aistear, Anna Ćwidak

Jury Service: The Verdict An Exploratory Study of Public Attitudes to Jury Service, Brid Dempsey

To CCTV or not? An Examination of Community-based CCTV in Ireland, Aidan Donnelly

Regenerating Out Crime - The Impact of an Urban Regeneration Programme on Safety and Security in a Dublin Suburb, Jonathan Grant

Defining Terrorism: A Risky Business?, Helena Kiely

Family Structure and Risk Factors: an Investigation into Emotional and Behavioural Outcomes for Nine-Year-Olds., Zara Lafferty

Birds of a Feather? Irish Public Attitudes towards Sex Crime and Sex Offender Reintegration. Is there a Publically Perceived Scale of Sexual Deviance?, Judy McAvoy

An Exploration of Stepfamily Experiences of Young People in Ireland., Audrey McGee

From Breadwinner to Breadmaker: The Experiences of Stay- at- Home Fathers in Ireland Today, Eoin O'Brien

The School Completion Programme and the Development of Human Rights Education in Ireland., Caroline O'Neill

An Examination of the Practitioners' Role in Promoting Compliance with Participants in the Irish Drug Treatment Court, James N. O'Sullivan

The Free Preschool Year in Ireland: The Perspectives of Early Childhood Educators and Policymakers, Martina Ozonyia

Stepping Stone Community Education – A Stepping Stone to Third Level Education., Lorraine Perkins

Feeding Fear? : An Examination of the Representation of Crime News in Contemporary Irish Print Media, Eimear Rabbitte

Support for Victims of Crime: Reality or Rhetoric?, Jennifer Rice

The Sibling Relationship: Friendship or Rivalry?, Edel Wallace

Submissions from 2011 2011

Death in Irish Prisons: An Examination of the Causes of Deaths and the Compliance of Investigations with the European Convention on Human Rights, Colette Barry

Pulling a Rabbit out of a Hat, where do Policies come from? An Examination of the Criminal Justice Policy Processes behind the Building of the Dóchas Centre (Ireland’s Largest Women’s Prison), Eoin Carroll

An Evaluation of the Succession Law Changes Introduced by the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010, Niamh Dennehy

Mad or Bad? The Portrayal of Mentally Ill Offenders in the Irish Print Media, Karla Duffy

Legal Capacity in a Mental Health Context in Ireland A Critical Review and a Case for Reform, Andrew Guy

Partners Against Crime A Review of Partnerships in Joint Policing Committees, Dermot Harrington

A Policy Analysis of the Criminal Justice (Community Service) (Amendment) Act 2011, Fionnuala Lawlor

An Exploration into the Nature and Extent of Violence Experienced by Secondary School Teachers, Ciana Lernihan

Leisure, Organised Sport and Antisocial Behaviour an Examination of Youth’s Involvement in Leisure, Organised Sports and its Effect on Antisocial Behaviour, Ann Meenagh

Pay Attention: Children’s Understanding, Experience and Attitudes to Having a Say in Their Everyday Lives, Aileen Murphy

Emerging Adulthood in Ireland: Is the Quarter-Life Crisis a Common Experience?, Mairead Murphy

Union Citezenship: Impact, Influences and Challenges to Irish Immigration Laws., Ewaen Fred Ogieriakhi

The Experiences and Views of Lesbian Parents and Adult Children of Lesbian Parents in Ireland: an Exploratory Study, Aoife Quille

Looking Through the Eyes of a Homeless Prisoner, Exploring Homeless Offender’s Perspectives on their Transition from Custody to Community., Louise Rowlands

The Police Caution as a Diversionary Mechanism. An Analysis of the Garda Síochána Adult Caution Scheme, Graham Tolan

Submissions from 2010 2010

Adolescents Who Sexually Abuse: Exploring the Impact on the Family, Tracey Carroll

A Qualitative Study of the Psychological Impact of Unemployment on Individuals., Marie Conroy

Lost relationships : An exploratory study of the factors associated with non-resident parents losing contact with their children following separation/divorce, James (Sé) Fulham

Booklet of Selected Theses from the MA in Criminology, MA in Law, and MA in Child, Family and Community Studies 2007- 2009., Kevin Lalor, Claire Hamilton, Fergus Ryan, and Brian McCarthy

Mothers Who Use Illicit Drugs:an Exploration of Professional Workers’ Perceptions Towards Mothers Who Use Illicit Drugs, Julieann Lane

Opting In and Staying In: Older Teenagers’ Decisions on Becoming and Remaining Involved in Youth Services in Dublin City., Kerri Martin

Early School Leaving : an Exploration of the Factors Contributing to School Non-Completion, Jennifer McGarr

Northern Ireland And The Irish Constitution: Pragmatism Or Principle?:the McGimpsey Case, Rory McGimpsey

Development Through Interaction During The Early Years The Adult and Child as Co-constructors, Thea Norton

Is the European Commission’s recent interpretation of Article 107 (3)(b) a departure from established State aid policy on the financial sector?, Eoin Pentony

Deference under the Separation of Powers: an Increasingly Acceptable Trait Amongst the Irish Judiciary?, Philip Smith

Deference under the Separation of Powers: an Increasingly Acceptable Trait Amongst the Irish Judiciary?, Philip Smith

“It’s Like Throwing a Pebble Into Water and There is a Ripple Effect Throughout the Entire Pond” The Effect of Drug Use on the Family System, Aoife Stack

Submissions from 2009 2009

Migrant-led Organisations and their Communities: Participation, Shirine Beausang

Paper Women: The Representation of Female Offenders in Irish Newspapers, Lynsey Black

Children as Victims, Children as Clients Towards a Framework of Best Practice in Services for Children who Experience Domestic Violence, Emma Byrne-MacNamee

Confidential Sources and Contempt of Court: An argument for change, Angel Fahy

What do Young People think of the Gardaí?:An Examination of Young Peoples Attitudes Toward and Experiences of the Gardaí, Niamh Feeney

An exploration of manager’s practices in and attitudes towards staff vetting in children’s residential centres, Catherine Hanly

Medical Negligence and MRSA Claims:Is the Law of Tort Efficient Enough?, Bridget Kelleher

The Significance of the Implied Mutual Duty of Trust and Confidence in the Employment Relationship, Katie McDermott

Thesis on Adverse Possession, Kathleen O'Dwyer

Síolta the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education; Teacher’s perspectives., Sandra O'Neill

Does Gender Impact on Career Progression in the Garda Síochána?, Goretti Sheridan