The disability sector in Ireland plays a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and inclusion of individuals with disabilities. As a project manager in the National Clinical Programme for People with Disability, my perspective offered a unique insight into the challenges, opportunities, and transformative initiatives within the sector. In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, the disability sector holds a significant place, with its focus on empowering individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling and inclusive lives. As a project manager in the National Clinical Programme for People with Disability, I was at the forefront of driving positive change in this crucial sector in Ireland. This book serves as a comprehensive and in-depth guide, offering a unique perspective from my role within the Programme. It delves into the challenges faced, the remarkable achievements realized, and the profound impact witnessed as we work towards transforming the lives of individuals with disabilities.

This book analyses the voluminous and meandering case law on gambling of the Court of Justice from an empirical perspective. It offers a comprehensive overview of the legal situation of gambling services in the EU Single Market. Additionally, the book presents the current state of research on gambling addiction. It then seeks to answer the central research question as to what extent the views of the Court of Justice on gambling find support in empirical evidence. The Court of Justice granted exceptionally wide discretion to the Member States due to a so-called ‘peculiar nature’ of games of chance. With the margin of appreciation having played a key role, the book inquires whether the Court of Justice followed the principles and criteria that normally steer the use of this doctrine. Noting the Court’s special approach, the book elaborates on its causes and consequences. Throughout the book, the approach of the Court of Justice is contrasted with that of its sister court, the EFTA Court. Finally, the potential role of the precautionary principle and of EU fundamental rights in the area of gambling law is examined. Situated at the intersection of law and science, this book seeks to bridge the legal and scientific perspectives and the unique vocabularies common to each. It illustrates the direct relevance of science and empirical research for court cases and policy making. And it contrasts science-informed policy making with the on-going morality discourse on gambling.