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Published on 22 Jan 2019
Bill Digest: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018
This Bill gives effect to an EU Framework Decision which provides for mutual recognition of probation measures and alternative sanctions. [Keywords: justice and crime]
Bill Digest: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018 ()
Published on 14 Jan 2019
Economic Indicators - December 2018
Monthly L&RS infographic on the Irish economy. This edition of the Economic Indicators includes data on education and employment (including data on early school leavers). [Keywords: economy, finance, education]
Published on 14 Jan 2019
L&RS Note: Data Privacy and Community CCTV Schemes
This Note examines privacy issues that arise as a result of the installation of community CCTV schemes. [Keywords: justice, crime, people, communities]
Published on 2 Jan 2019
Spotlight: Ireland’s energy transition – challenges and opportunities
This Spotlight examines potential challenges and opportunities for Ireland’s future energy policies, recent trends in energy supply and demand, and relevant policy developments over the last decade. [Keywords: environment, energy]
Spotlight: Ireland’s energy transition – challenges and opportunities ()
Published on 2 Jan 2019
L&RS Note: Airport Noise Restrictions
This Note provides an overview of the regulatory framework governing airport noise in light of the recent publication of the Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018 [Keywords: rural, maritime, transport, environment, energy]
Published on 18 Dec 2018
Spotlight: A comparison of the planning systems in Ireland and Northern Ireland
This joint paper describes and compares aspects of the current land use planning systems in Ireland and Northern Ireland. It explores some considerations around the impacts of Brexit and the two planning systems [Keywords: housing, planning]
Spotlight: A comparison of the planning systems in Ireland and Northern Ireland ()
Published on 10 Dec 2018
Bill Digest: Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2018
Analysis of the Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2018 (No. 117 of 2018) [Keywords: culture, sport, economy, finance]
Published on 10 Dec 2018
Bill Digest: Criminal Law (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Bill 2018
Analysis of the Criminal Law (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Bill 2018 (No. 129 of 2018) [Keywords: justice, crime, international and EU affairs]
Bill Digest: Criminal Law (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Bill 2018 ()
Published on 10 Dec 2018
Research Matters quarterly, no. 4
Quarterly newsletter of the Library and Research Service. This issue focuses on some themes which are likely to be central for Oireachtas Members in 2019, including: social housing rents, decarbonising private transport, artificial intelligence, Brexit and the Irish legal system, consent, and extending voting rights for overseas citizens [Keywords: people and communities, justice and crime, parliament and government]
Published on 6 Dec 2018
Economic Indicators - November 2018
Monthly L&RS infographic on the Irish economy [Keywords: economy, finance]
Published on 27 Nov 2018
Bill Digest: European Investment Fund Agreement Bill 2018
The Bill proposes to give statutory powers to enter into certain agreements with the European Investment Fund. The specific purpose is to facilitate the Future Growth Loan Scheme which provides funding for small and medium enterprises in the agriculture and seafood sectors. [Keywords: Economy and Finance, International and EU Affairs]
Bill Digest: European Investment Fund Agreement Bill 2018 ()
Published on 26 Nov 2018
Bill Digest: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2018
This digest analyses the Bill which adjusts health insurance risk equalisation credits and makes changes to the boards of the health insurance regulator and the VHI. [Keywords: Health, economy and finance]
Published on 23 Nov 2018
Bill Digest: National Surplus (Reserve Fund for Exceptional Contingencies) Bill 2018
This digest examines the Bill to establish the rainy day fund. Upon its establishment, the fund will be seeded with an initial transfer from the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) and annual Exchequer transfers of €500m. [Keywords: Parliament and economy and finance]
Bill Digest: National Surplus (Reserve Fund for Exceptional Contingencies) Bill 2018 ()
Published on 9 Nov 2018
Bill Digest: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018
The purpose of the Bill is to reform the process used by the Personal Injuries Assessment Board in receiving and assessing personal injury claims.
Bill Digest: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018 ()
Published on 7 Nov 2018
Bill Digest: African Development (Bank and Fund) Bill 2018
Analysis of the African Development (Bank and Fund) Bill 2018 [Keywords: international and EU affairs, economy and finance]
Bill Digest: African Development (Bank and Fund) Bill 2018 ()
Published on 6 Nov 2018
Economic Indicators – October 2018
Monthly L&RS infographic on the Irish economy [Keywords: economy, finance]
Published on 31 Oct 2018
L&RS Note: Cost estimate of the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018 [PMB]
This L&RS Note aims to provide an indicative cost estimate of the proposal contained within the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018. [Keywords: Economy, finance, environment, energy]
Published on 26 Oct 2018
Bill Digest: Local Government (Rates) Bill 2018
Analysis of the Local Government (Rates) Bill 2018 (Bill No. 96 of 2018) [Keywords: economy, finance, parliament, government]
Published on 24 Oct 2018
Demographic Cost Drivers: Average Annual change in Expenditure and Persons (2017-2027) (Updated)
L&RS infographic on demographic cost drivers, average annual change in expenditure and persons 2017-2027 (2018 Update) [Keywords: economy, finance, parliament, government]
Demographic Cost Drivers: Average Annual change in Expenditure and Persons (2017-2027) (Updated) ()
Published on 24 Oct 2018
Calculation of Fiscal Space (Budget 2019)
L&RS infographic on the calculation of fiscal space ahead of Budget 2019 [Keywords: economy, finance, parliament, government]
Published on 24 Oct 2018
Bill Digest: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018
The Greyhound Racing Bill 2018 aims to update existing legislation on the greyhound industry. It strengthens the governance procedures for the governing board of Rásaíocht Con Éireann and the sanctions regime for breaches of the racing code. [Keywords: Sport, business and industry]
Published on 23 Oct 2018
Bill Digest: Local Government Bill 2018
The Local Government Bill 2018 provides for the transfer of part of the administrative area of Cork County Council to Cork City Council. [Keywords: Parliament and government]
Published on 22 Oct 2018
Bill Digest: Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2018
Analysis of the Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2018 (Bill No. 106 of 2018) [Keywords: health]
Bill Digest: Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2018 ()
Published on 20 Oct 2018
National Risk Assessment 2018 - overview of strategic risks
L&RS infographic on the National Risk Assessment 2018 (overview of strategic risks) [Keywords: economy, finance, parliament, government, environment, communities, energy]
National Risk Assessment 2018 - overview of strategic risks ()
Published on 16 Oct 2018
L&RS Note: Regulation of Approved Housing Bodies in Ireland
This Note provides an overview of the Approved Housing Bodies (AHB) sector in Ireland. It looks at the regulatory environment and changes affecting the sector, including the recent reclassification of AHBs by Eurostat. [Keywords: Housing]
L&RS Note: Regulation of Approved Housing Bodies in Ireland ()
Published on 12 Oct 2018
Bill Digest: Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018
Analysis of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018 (Bill 95 of 2018) [Keywords: education]
Bill Digest: Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018 ()
Published on 10 Oct 2018
Gross Voted Expenditure (Budget 2019 breakdown and change from 2018)
L&RS Infographic which shows the composition of Government Gross Voted Expenditure (Current and Capital Ceilings) allocations and the change between the 2018 (adjusted) figures and the 2019 estimates. [Keywords: parliament, government]
Gross Voted Expenditure (Budget 2019 breakdown and change from 2018) ()
Published on 10 Oct 2018
Bill Digest: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018
Analysis of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 (Bill 105 of 2018) [Keywords: health]
Bill Digest: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 ()
Published on 5 Oct 2018
Research Matters quarterly, no. 3
Research Matters Quarterly provides Oireachtas Members and their staff with insights into recent and on-going work of the L&RS [Keywords: parliament, government, justice, crime, health]
Published on 3 Oct 2018
L&RS Note: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR): A framework for the introduction of abortion services in Ireland
This L&RS Note examines Ireland’s policy framework for sexual and reproductive health and rights, and includes updated statistics on abortions obtained inside and outside the State. [Keywords: health]
Published on 1 Oct 2018
Spotlight: Traveller accommodation – The challenges of policy implementation
This Spotlight offers an overview and analysis of over twenty years of policy on Traveller accommodation. [Keywords: housing, planning, people, communities]
Spotlight: Traveller accommodation – The challenges of policy implementation ()
Published on 1 Oct 2018
Economic Indicators September 2018
Monthly L&RS infographic on the Irish economy [Keywords: economy, finance]
Published on 26 Sep 2018
Bill Digest: Central Bank (National Claims Information Database) Bill 2018
Analysis of the Central Bank (National Claims Information Database) Bill 2018 (Bill 81 of 2018) [Keywords: economy, finance]
Bill Digest: Central Bank (National Claims Information Database) Bill 2018 ()
Published on 25 Sep 2018
Spotlight: School-based relationships and sexuality education (RSE) - lessons for policy and practice
This Spotlight considers the national and international policy architecture for school-based sex education [Keywords: education, health]
Published on 24 Sep 2018
Bill Digest: Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2018
Analysis of the Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2018 (Bill 94 of 2018) [Keywords: health, justice, crime]
Published on 11 Sep 2018
L&RS Note: Combating Terrorism and the Potential Challenges posed by EU Directive 2017/541
This L&RS Note examines the EU Directive on Combating Terrorism (Directive 2017/541) which is being transposed into Irish law and includes provisions on Foreign Terrorist Fighters.
[Keywords: justice, crime, international and EU affairs]
L&RS Note: Combating Terrorism and the Potential Challenges posed by EU Directive 2017/541 ()
Published on 4 Sep 2018
Economic Indicators August 2018
Monthly L&RS infographic on the Irish economy [Keywords: economy, finance]
Published on 21 Aug 2018
Bill Digest: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018
Analysis of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018 (Bill 93 of 2018) [Keywords: justice, crime]
Bill Digest: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018 ()
Published on 16 Aug 2018
Bill Digest: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2018
Analysis of the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2018 (Bill 89 of 2018) [Keywords: justice, crime]
Published on 14 Aug 2018
Bill Digest: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018
Analysis of the Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018 (Bill 90 of 2018) [Keyword: health]
Bill Digest: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018 ()
Published on 1 Aug 2018
Economic Indicators July 2018
Monthly L&RS infographic on the Irish economy [Keywords: economy, finance]
Published on 30 Jul 2018
Bill Digest: Thirty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution (Repeal of offence of publication or utterance of blasphemous matter) Bill 2018
Analysis of the Thirty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution (Repeal of offence of publication or utterance of blasphemous matter) Bill 2018 (Bill 87 of 2018) [Keywords: justice, crime, parliament, government]
Published on 23 Jul 2018
Bill Digest: Children’s Health Bill 2018
Analysis of the Children’s Health Bill 2018 (Bill 80 of 2018) [Keywords: health, parliament, government]
Published on 17 Jul 2018
Bill Digest: Children and Family Relationships (Amendment) Bill 2018
Analysis of the Children and Family Relationships (Amendment) Bill 2018 (Bill 75 of 2018) [Keywords: health, people, communities, parliament, government]
Bill Digest: Children and Family Relationships (Amendment) Bill 2018 ()
Published on 17 Jul 2018
Bill Digest: Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Bill 2018
Analysis of the Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Bill 2018 (76 of 2018) [Keywords: economy, finance, parliament, government, people, communities]
Bill Digest: Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Bill 2018 ()
Published on 16 Jul 2018
Bill Digest: Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2018
Analysis of the Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2018 (Bill 59 of 2018) [Keywords: economy, finance]
Published on 12 Jul 2018
Bill Digest: Home Building Finance Ireland Bill 2018
Analysis of the Home Building Finance Ireland Bill 2018 (Bill 58 of 2018)
[Keywords: economy, finance, housing, planning]
Published on 12 Jul 2018
Bill Digest: Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2018
Analysis of the Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2018 (Bill 66 of 2018)
[Keywords: health, people, communities]
Bill Digest: Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2018 ()
Published on 5 Jul 2018
Ireland's Main Airports: An Economic Profile
L&RS infographic presenting data on Ireland's main airports [Keywords: economy, finance]
Published on 5 Jul 2018
Research Matters quarterly, no. 2
An update on areas of research being undertaken by the L&RS and the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) [Keywords: people, communities, health, parliament, government, environment, energy]