O'Shea, EamonNational Council for the Elderly2015-02-272015-02-271993O'Shea, E., 1993. The impact of social and economic policies on older people in Ireland. Dublin: National Council for the Elderly.http://hdl.handle.net/10147/345654This report was written in conjunction wilh similar studies in all the member States of Ihe European Community in preparation for 1993 - European Year of Older People and Solidarity between Generations. These studies provided the basis for Ihe first annual report of a special European Community Observatory on the effects of Social and Economic Policies on Older People throughout the Community The report here presented covers a broad range of key policy areas such as living conditions, the labour market, family caring and the health and social services. In the Council's view the author has provided a very concise elucidation of current policy issues. He brings us up to date in relation to the currenl state of research and poses important questions for the future. The Council is very pleased to publish this useful report confident that it will be seen as an informative contribution to Ihe issues to be discussed during the European Year and beyond.enOLDER PEOPLEHEALTH POLICYCOMMUNITY CARESOCIAL EXCLUSIONReport