1. Introduction : stability and change in Irish politics
2. A society transformed : economic change and cultural challenge
3. The president : leader or figurehead?
4. The Seanad : reform or redundancy?
5. The Dáil electoral system : democracy or efficiency?
6. Dáil constituencies : reapportionment or redistricting?
7. Government ministers : technocrats or parliamentarians?
8. Conclusion : a case for institutional reform?
Reforming political institutions : Ireland in comparative perspective by John Coakley. ISBN 9781904541332. Published by Institute of Public Administration in 2013. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.