Research and Support

The consultancy continues research into and support of other areas of concern and public policy which are of interest to several of its members, e.g.

How the Peace of Westphalia (1648) shaped a new Europe. Analysis into the onset, evolution and consequences of the Thirty Years War, 1618-1648.

The Living Environment – Development of national, region and local spatial development plans.

Economic Development – Organisation and management of local area development plans, including cross-border linkages.

A 400 Year Link!  – Town twinning: Wexford/Cheb – a connection dating from 1634.

A Green New Deal for Europe – The foundation on which the new Europe needs to be built.

UK Brexit crisis – support for the ‘Remain’ cause (concluded); establishing and building on lessons learned to protect our European future (particularly relating to risks and opportunities affecting Ireland).

Citizens’ Assemblies – Advocacy and support for a new democracy.

Rights and Responsibilities – Towards a fairer society.

Be Mindful! – Targeting support for marginalised groupings in society at social, developmental and economic disadvantage.

Ancient Astronomists – Unanswered questions from the Irish and European Neolithic.

Not so dumb! – supporting animal sanctuaries and a better appreciation of our ‘dumb’! friends.