Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology

Dr Edana Richardson and Dr Aisling McMahon published an article on RTÉ Brainstorm entitled “Are social bonds an option for Ireland's coronavirus recovery?”. This article considers whether social bonds, whose issue proceeds are directed towards the funding of a particular social issue or to achieve positive social outcomes, could be used to raise some of the capital that Ireland will need to fund its Covid-19 response. This article discusses whether, in addition to financial considerations, the Irish Government should consider its social obligations to provide the population with accessible healthcare and to support vulnerable and impoverished groups.
 
Dr Richardson is an Assistant Professor in Maynooth University Department of Law. She teaches Islamic finance law and capital markets law and is currently researching in the area of responsible finance. Dr McMahon is an Assistant Professor in Maynooth University Department of Law where her research focuses primarily on medical and intellectual property law, and her teaching includes modules on equity and a new module on Contemporary Issues in Medicine and the Law.