...Kelly Hall; Robin Miller; Ross Millar Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the motivations behind public sector spin outs, focusing on the Right to Request policy, which enabled NHS staff to set up their own social enterprises to deliver healthcare services. Design/methodology...

... locations and highlights the vulnerability of these initiatives in difficult economic times. Ireland Social enterprise Rural areas Public transport Policy Community Peripheral rural areas in Ireland continue to experience depopulation, poor economic growth and poor public service provision...