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Published on 1 Apr 2021
Environmental Indicators | Quarter 4 2020
Quarterly L&RS statistical dashboard infographic profiling key environmental indicators [Keywords: Environment and energy, Parliament and Government, Technology and research]
Published on 25 Mar 2021
Bill Digest: Family Leave Bill 2021
The Family Leave Bill 2021 proposes to increase the duration of Parent’s Leave by three weeks and to enable same-sex couples avail of Adoptive Leave. [Keywords: Parliament and Government, People and communities, Social protection]
Published on 24 Mar 2021
Bill Digest: Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020
The Bill aims to facilitate access to personal insolvency mechanisms for people financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. [Keywords: Justice and crime, Economy and finance]
Published on 23 Mar 2021
L&RS Note: Caretaker governments and caretaker conventions
This Note (updated since 2016) examines caretaker governments, the role of incoming parliaments and the role and possible benefits of caretaker conventions [Keywords: Parliament and government]
L&RS Note: Caretaker governments and caretaker conventions ()
Published on 9 Mar 2021
Bill Digest: Health (Amendment) Bill 2021
This Bill proposes to introduce mandatory quarantine for travellers arriving into the State and increases various penalties for breaches of Covid-19 restrictions [Keywords: Health, Justice and Crime]
Published on 2 Mar 2021
Bill Digest: Land Development Agency Bill 2021
This Bill establishes the Land Development Agency (LDA) under primary legislation. Its focus is to develop State-owned/public lands and deliver affordable housing [Keywords;Business and industry, Economy and finance, Housing and planning]
Published on 1 Mar 2021
Bill Digest: Criminal Procedure Bill 2021
This Bill provides for preliminary trial hearings, for the provision of information to juries, and additional legislative amendments to aid smooth running of criminal trials [Keywords; Justice and crime, Parliament and Government ]
Published on 18 Feb 2021
Spotlight: Algorithms, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in the Irish Legal Services Market
This Spotlight examines the issues raised by the development of lawtech, which could reduce legal costs and improve access to justice, but could also worsen the digital divide and solidify existing biases in the legal system. [Keywords: Business and industry, Justice and crime, Technology and research]
Spotlight: Algorithms, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in the Irish Legal Services Market ()
Published on 17 Feb 2021
Bill Digest: Public Service Pay Bill 2020
This Bill amends existing restrictions on public service pay increases, to enable fulfilment of Programme for Government commitment to implement a public-only Sláintecare consultant contract. {Keywords; Economy and finance, Health]
Published on 17 Feb 2021
Bill Digest: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020
The Bill provides for significant institutional changes to how aviation is regulated in Ireland. [Keywords; Business and industry; Economy and finance; Rural, maritime and transport]
Published on 11 Feb 2021
Spotlight: Consumer and Commercial Drones - How a technological revolution is impacting Irish society
This Spotlight provides an overview of drone technology and explores examples of the real-world impact of drone use and evolving legislation governing drones in Ireland [Keywords: Rural, maritime and transport; Technology and research]
Published on 8 Feb 2021
L&RS Note: The regulation of online political advertising - Evaluating the Government’s proposals
This L&RS Note evaluates the Government's proposals on the regulation of online political advertising, as detailed in General Scheme of the Electoral Reform Bill 2021 [Keywords: Parliament and Government]
L&RS Note: The regulation of online political advertising - Evaluating the Government’s proposals ()
Published on 2 Feb 2021
Bill Digest: Counterfeiting Bill 2020
The Counterfeiting Bill 2020 transposes outstanding elements of Directive 2014/62/EU to protect the euro and other currencies against counterfeiting and strengthens theft and fraud legislation. [Keywords: International and EU affairs, Justice and crime]
Published on 4 Jan 2021
Bill Digest: Central Mental Hospital (Relocation) Bill 2020
This Bill seeks to provide the legal basis for moving the Central Mental Hospital from Dundrum, Dublin to a new facility at Portrane, Co. Dublin [Keywords: Health]
Bill Digest: Central Mental Hospital (Relocation) Bill 2020 ()
Published on 16 Dec 2020
L&RS Note: Holding elections during the Covid-19 Pandemic
This Note considers international experience and principles of electoral integrity in looking at policy instruments to address the challenges of holding Irish elections during Covid-19 [Keywords: Parliament and Government]
L&RS Note: Holding elections during the Covid-19 Pandemic ()
Published on 7 Dec 2020
Bill Digest: Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020
This short Bill seeks to amend existing legislation, primarily to facilitate certain meetings of credit unions to be held virtually [Keywords: Economy and finance, International and EU affairs]
Bill Digest: Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020 ()
Published on 7 Dec 2020
Bill Digest: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2020
This Bill ultimately supports health insurance ‘community rating’ and all insured people, regardless of age or health status, paying the same price for health insurance [Keywords: Health]
Published on 4 Dec 2020
Bill Digest: Planning and Development Bill 2020
This Bill allows disregarding of certain prescribed emergency periods and certain mandatory requirements of primary and secondary legislation relating to building control, planning and development [Keywords: Housing and planning]
Published on 27 Nov 2020
L&RS Note: Overview of Freeports or Free Zones
This L&RS Note provides an overview of freeports or free zones in Ireland and abroad and examines the rules and procedures around their establishment. [Keywords: Business and industry; International and EU affairs; Rural, maritime and transport]
Published on 25 Nov 2020
Bill Digest: The Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020
The overarching aim of this Bill is to address a wide range of complex issues that could arise for citizens and businesses at the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020 [Keywords: Economy and finance, International and EU affairs, Justice and crime]
Published on 17 Nov 2020
Bill Digest: Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2020
This Bill proposes to further transpose EU Directive 2017/1371 (‘PIF Directive’) in providing for offences of fraud against the EU’s financial interests and of misappropriation [Keywords: International and EU affairs, Justice and crime]
Bill Digest: Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2020 ()
Published on 9 Nov 2020
L&RS Note: Vaccine Hesitancy: An Overview
The effectiveness of vaccines, including a potential COVID-19 vaccine, depends on uptake levels. This L&RS Note looks at vaccine hesitancy and possible policy responses. [Keywords: Health, People and communities, Technology and research]
Published on 29 Oct 2020
Bill Digest: Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020
This Bill provides for the transfer of records of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation to the Child and Family Agency [Keywords:Justice and crime; People and communities; Technology and research]
Published on 27 Oct 2020
Economic Indicators: August 2020
Monthly L&RS statistical dashboard infographic profiling the Irish economy and tracking the impact of Covid-19 on the public finances and unemployment. [Keywords: Economy and finance, Health, People and communities]
Published on 27 Oct 2020
Economic Indicators: July 2020
Monthly L&RS statistical dashboard infographic profiling the Irish economy and tracking the impact of Covid-19 on the public finances and unemployment. [Keywords: Economy and finance, Health, People and communities]
Published on 27 Oct 2020
Economic Indicators: June 2020
Monthly L&RS statistical dashboard infographic profiling the Irish economy and tracking the impact of Covid-19 on the public finances and unemployment. [Keywords: Economy and finance, Health, People and communities]
Published on 21 Oct 2020
Environmental Indicators | Quarter 3 2020
Quarterly L&RS statistical dashboard infographic profiling key environmental indicators [Keywords: Environment and energy, Parliament and government, Technology and research]
Published on 19 Oct 2020
Bill Digest: Railway Safety (Reporting and Investigation of Serious Accidents, Accidents and Incidents involving Certain Railways) Bill 2020
This short technical Bill provides for the continuation of certain statutory powers of the Railway Accident Investigation Unit following EU Directive on railway safety (recast) [Keywords: International and EU affairs; Rural, maritime and transport]
Published on 12 Oct 2020
Spotlight: Recovering from COVID-19 through a Green Lens
This L&RS Spotlight considers what a green recovery from COVID-19 – one which accelerates societal progress towards climate neutral goals - might look like in Ireland. [Keywords: Business and industry; Environment and energy; Rural, maritime and transport]
Published on 9 Oct 2020
L&RS Infographic: Reading Legislation: A Glossary
This infographic presents a selection of important terms that arise in relation to legislation.[Keywords: Justice and crime, Parliament and Government]
Published on 7 Oct 2020
L&RS Note: Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020
This L&RS Note looks at the Bill’s aims to align the forestry licensing and appeals process with similar planning processes and to provide for the publication of licence application information. [Keywords: Environment and energy, rural, maritime and transport]
Published on 6 Oct 2020
Bill Digest: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020
The Bill transposes EU Directive provisions in proposing domestic law amendments to help prevent use of the financial system for money laundering or terrorist financing. [Keywords: International and EU affairs, Justice and crime]
Bill Digest: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020 ()
Published on 22 Sep 2020
L&RS Note: E-cigarettes - Public health and regulation
This L&RS Note looks at e-cigarettes, vaping and health effects, with data on Irish vaping rates, and examines different public policy [Keywords: Business and industry, Health]
Published on 2 Sep 2020
L&RS Note: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020
This L&RS Note looks at the Bill’s measures such as new enforcement powers for An Garda Síochána regarding alcohol-selling establishments and non-compliance with Covid-19 health regulations [Keywords: Health, Justice and crime]
L&RS Note: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020 ()
Published on 24 Aug 2020
Library & Research Service online catalogue search hints
Brief guide to searching the L&RS online catalogue
Published on 10 Aug 2020
Bill Digest: Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2020
This Bill provides for certain emergency rental protection measures during Covid-19 pandemic, for example a rent freeze, evictions’ moratorium and revised notice of termination periods [Keywords: Housing and Planning]
Bill Digest: Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2020 ()
Published on 10 Aug 2020
Bill Digest: Social Welfare (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2020
This Bill seeks to place the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) on a statutory footing and for a specified period give certain social insurance entitlements [Keywords: Parliament and Government, People and communities, Social protection]
Bill Digest: Social Welfare (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2020 ()
Published on 10 Aug 2020
Bill Digest: Civil and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020
The Bill primarily provides for remote hearings in civil and criminal cases and for the appointment of additional coroners [Keywords: Justice and crime, Technology and research]
Bill Digest: Civil and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020 ()
Published on 4 Aug 2020
Bill Digest: Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2020
This Bill seeks to establish a new temporary €2bn COVID-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme for SMEs, small Mid-caps and primary producers. [Keywords: Business and industry, Economy and finance]
Published on 4 Aug 2020
Bill Digest: Health (General Practitioner Service and Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2020
This Bill seeks to amend the Health Act 1970 to expand on a phased basis GP care to children up to age 13 and to amend medical card eligibility for over 70s. [Keywords: Health, Parliament and Government, People and communities]
Published on 28 Jul 2020
L&RS Note: Staycation (and other) incentives and Covid-19
This L&RS Note discusses the Government’s new "stay and spend" initiative to support Irish tourism and hospitality and looks internationally at Covid-19 household support incentives [Keywords: Economy and finance, Business and industry]
L&RS Note: Staycation (and other) incentives and Covid-19 ()
Published on 28 Jul 2020
Bill Digest: National Oil Reserves Agency (Amendment) and Provision of Central Treasury Services Bill 2020
This Bill seeks to put the Climate Action Fund on a statutory footing and make changes to the NORA levy and the Biofuel Obligation Scheme. [Keywords: Economy and finance, environment and energy]
Published on 28 Jul 2020
L&RS Note: Remote Court Hearings
This Note considers the use of remote hearings in Ireland during Covid-19. It addresses the benefits and disadvantages of remote hearings, and proposed reforms. [Keywords: Justice and crime]
Published on 22 Jul 2020
Economic Indicators: May 2020
Monthly L&RS statistical dashboard infographic profiling the Irish economy and tracking the impact of Covid-19 on the public finances and unemployment. [Keywords: Economy and finance, Health, People and communities]
Published on 20 Jul 2020
Bill Digest: Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2020
This Bill, intended to help microenterprises in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, is among a range of measures to assist small businesses in Ireland. [Keywords: Business and industry, Economy and finance]
Bill Digest: Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2020 ()
Published on 16 Jul 2020
L&RS Note: The recruitment of children to commit crime
This L&RS Note examines the issue of the recruitment of children to commit crime and a potential avenue for reform in Ireland. [Keywords: Justice and crime, People and communities]
Published on 14 Jul 2020
L&RS Infographic: Secondary Legislative Processes
This Infographic describes the source of and the process behind making secondary legislation together with the scrutiny mechanisms currently in place in Ireland. [Keywords: Parliament and government]
Published on 14 Jul 2020
L&RS Note: Making and Scrutiny of Secondary Legislation
This Note describes the source of and the process behind making secondary legislation together with the scrutiny mechanisms currently in place in Ireland. [Keywords: Parliament and Government]
Published on 10 Jul 2020
L&RS Note: Rent arrears and Covid-19
This Note looks at measures taken internationally regarding rent arrears arising from Covid-19 and at statistics on low-income tenants in the private rented sector. [Keywords: Housing and planning ]
Published on 9 Jul 2020
L&RS Note: Online harms – what are the legal issues?
This L&RS Note analyses the challenges involved in regulating online harms. It considers the currently available legal responses, and assesses some of the proposed reforms to the legal framework. [Keywords: Health, Justice and crime, People and communities]