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Journalist, media/communications consultant. Sony award winner with BBC Radio Ulster. Columnist and former editor The Irish News.
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Is There a Public Sector Wage Premium in Vietnam? New Evidence From the Vietnam Household Living Standard Survey

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By Martin O'Brien Verified, Van-Phuc Phan
| Wiley Online Library Verified
1 Introduction A public sector wage premium (penalty) is evident when the average wage for a public sector worker is higher (lower) than that for a private sector worker, after controlling for individual endowments, working conditions, and job types. According to international literature, the wage for a public sector worker is generally 10% higher, on average, than that for a private sector worker (Abdallah et al.
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Can Israel and Palestine learn from philanthropy in Northern Ireland

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By Martin O'Brien Verified
| Alliance Magazine Verified
Alliance has invited us to comment on the two sets of contributions about the response of Palestinian and Israeli and Jewish philanthropy to the unfolding terrifying events in the Middle East. In February of this year, international philanthropies, peacebuilders and government officials gathered in Belfast, Northern Ireland for a conference hosted by our organisation, the Social Change Initiative. The conference focused on how donors can counter violent conflict and polarisation.
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Cork boxing legend Kieran Joyce aims to bring Sunnyside club back to the top

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By Martin O'Brien Verified
| Echo Live Verified
KIERAN Joyce the lionhearted boxing icon from Fairhill proudly stands today amongst Cork’s all-time sporting greats. In amateur boxing circles, the name of Kieran Joyce is revered throughout the island of Ireland. He has left a legacy for many, which will become part of boxing folklore. The great hurler Christy Ring could draw big crowds to see him play in any type of competition. Equally, Joyce could fill the National Stadium on his own.
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