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Published on 2 Jul 2020
L&RS Infographic: Seanad Election 2020 – A Statistical Profile
This Infographic visually profiles the results of the 2020 Seanad Election (SE2020) which commenced in March 2020 and formally concluded on 27 June. [Keywords: Parliament and government, People and communities]
L&RS Infographic: Seanad Election 2020 – A Statistical Profile ()
Published on 30 Jun 2020
L&RS Note: Virtual currencies – the regulatory challenges ahead
This paper analyses the regulatory challenges facing Ireland in relation to virtual currencies [Keywords: Economy and finance, Justice and crime, Technology and research]
L&RS Note: Virtual currencies – the regulatory challenges ahead ()
Published on 26 Jun 2020
L&RS Note: Single use plastics – what’s the problem and what are we doing about it?
Marine litter is dominated by single use plastics and causes environmental damage. Irish and European policies aim to reduce plastic waste and tackle marine litter. [Keywords: Environment and energy ]
L&RS Note: Single use plastics – what’s the problem and what are we doing about it? ()
Published on 25 Jun 2020
Economic Indicators: April 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 24 Jun 2020
Economic Indicators: March 2020
Monthly L&RS statistical dashboard infographic profiling the Irish economy and from March 2020 also tracking the impact of Covid-19 on the public finances and unemployment. [Keywords: Economy and finance, Health, People and communities]
Published on 18 Jun 2020
L&RS Note: M-learning in schools – an opportunity for change?
This L&RS Note explores the use of m-learning to create new learning opportunities within classroom settings in Irish schools. [Keywords: Education, Technology and research]
L&RS Note: M-learning in schools – an opportunity for change? ()
Published on 16 Jun 2020
L&RS Note: Public provision of early childhood education: an overview of the international evidence
This L&RS Note reviews the international evidence on the impact of universal public provision of early childcare [Keywords: Education, People and communities]
Published on 11 Jun 2020
L&RS Infographic: COVID-19 in Ireland at reopening (Phase 2)
This infographic visualises the situation with Covid-19 in the State at the commencement of Phase 2 of the Government's roadmap for reopening society and business. [Keywords: Health, People and communities]
L&RS Infographic: COVID-19 in Ireland at reopening (Phase 2) ()
Published on 11 Jun 2020
L&RS Note: COVID-19 and the Irish Property Market
This L&RS Note discusses the possible impacts of COVID-19 on the Irish Housing Market [Keywords: Economy and finance, Housing and planning]
Published on 9 Jun 2020
L&RS Note: Domestic violence and COVID-19 in Ireland
This L&RS Note reviews evidence of and explores explanations for a rise in domestic violence since the COVID-19 outbreak and summarises different policy responses [Keywords: Health, Justice and crime, People and communities]
Published on 9 Jun 2020
L&RS Note: Brexit negotiations – progress to date and next steps
This L&RS Note discusses the current state of play in the Brexit negotiations [Keywords: International and EU affairs, Economy and finance]
L&RS Note: Brexit negotiations – progress to date and next steps ()
Published on 4 Jun 2020
Spotlight: Shared-equity homeownership
This Spotlight examines shared-equity homeownership and its potential to make the housing market more accessible. [Keywords: Business and industry, Housing and planning, People and communities]
Published on 22 May 2020
L&RS Infographic: COVID-19 in Ireland at reopening (phase 1) - a statistical snapshot
This infographic visualises the situation with COVID-19 in the State at the commencement of Phase 1 of the Government's Roadmap for reopening society and business [Keywords: Health, People and communities]
L&RS Infographic: COVID-19 in Ireland at reopening (phase 1) - a statistical snapshot ()
Published on 14 May 2020
L&RS Note: The European Green Deal and its implications for Ireland
This L&RS Note examines the European Green Deal and its implications for Ireland. [Keywords: Business and industry, Economy and finance, Environment]
L&RS Note: The European Green Deal and its implications for Ireland ()
Published on 1 May 2020
L&RS Note: How parliaments are working during the Covid-19 pandemic
This Note describes adaptations in procedures and practices implemented by twelve parliaments/assemblies to adhere to the restrictions on physical meetings imposed due to Covid-19. [Keywords: Health, International and EU affairs, Parliament and Government]
L&RS Note: How parliaments are working during the Covid-19 pandemic ()
Published on 29 Apr 2020
Economic Indicators: February 2020
Monthly L&RS statistical dashboard infographic profiling the performance of the Irish economy (February 2020) [Keywords: Economy and finance]
Published on 20 Apr 2020
L&RS Note: Anticipating the gendered impacts of Covid-19
Drawing on existing evidence bases from past pandemics this L&RS Note considers how gender and sex might shape Covid-19 in Ireland. [Keywords: Health, Justice and crime, People and communities]
Published on 8 Apr 2020
Economic Indicators: January 2020
Monthly L&RS statistical dashboard infographic profiling the performance of the Irish economy (January 2020) [Keywords: Economy and finance]
Published on 3 Apr 2020
L&RS Infographic: Education in Ireland - A Statistical Snapshot
This Infographic gives a visual summary of the publicly funded Irish education system [Keywords: Education, People and communities]
L&RS Infographic: Education in Ireland - A Statistical Snapshot ()
Published on 2 Apr 2020
L&RS Note: Force majeure and frustration of contracts in the Covid-19 emergency
This L&RS Note examines difficulty in fulfilling contractual obligations due to COVID-19 and contractual liability, and possible legislative reforms regarding frustration of contracts and force majeure [Keywords: Business and industry, Economy and finance, People and communities]
L&RS Note: Force majeure and frustration of contracts in the Covid-19 emergency ()
Published on 30 Mar 2020
Spotlight: Direct Provision
This Spotlight examines the legal issues associated with the direct provision of services to international protection applicants in Ireland. [Keywords: International and EU affairs, People and communities]
Published on 30 Mar 2020
L&RS Note: An Overview of the Impact of Emergency Powers on Rights and Freedoms
This Note provides a general overview of emergency powers, focussing specifically on the current Covid-19 pandemic and the possible impact on individual rights. [Keywords: Health, Justice and crime, People and communities]
L&RS Note: An Overview of the Impact of Emergency Powers on Rights and Freedoms ()
Published on 26 Mar 2020
Submissions: Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020
Submissions from 22 Members of Dáil Éireann on the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020 [Keywords: Health, People and communities, Social protection, Economy and finance, Parliament and government]
Submissions: Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020 ()
Published on 25 Mar 2020
Bill Digest: Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020
The Bill is part of the emergency responses on the part of the Government to the Covid-19 coronavirus [Keywords: Health, People and communities, Social protection, Economy and finance]
Bill Digest: Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020 ()
Published on 18 Mar 2020
Bill Digest: Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020
The Bill is part of the emergency responses on the part of the Government to the Covid-19 coronavirus [Keywords: Health, People and communities, Social protection]
Published on 26 Feb 2020
L&RS Infographic: Seanad Éireann Electoral Process
Revised L&RS Infographic detailing the Seanad Éireann electoral process [Keywords: Parliament, People & Communities]
Published on 26 Feb 2020
Economic Indicators: December 2019
Monthly L&RS statistical dashboard infographic profiling the performance of the Irish economy (December 2019 and full year 2019) [Keywords: Economy and finance]
Published on 20 Feb 2020
L&RS Infographic: General Election 2020 – A Statistical Profile
This infographic visually profiles the results of the 2020 General Election (GE2020) held on 8 February 2020. [Keywords: Parliament and government, people and communities]
L&RS Infographic: General Election 2020 – A Statistical Profile ()
Published on 19 Feb 2020
Spotlight: Gambling, Children and Video Games
This Spotlight examines the regulation of in-game ‘loot box’ purchases and the need for legislation to address concerns around children being exposed to addictive practices. [Keywords: Culture and sport, Justice and crime, People and communities]
Published on 17 Jan 2020
Economic Indicators: November 2019
Monthly L&RS statistical dashboard infographic profiling the performance of the Irish economy [Keywords: Economy and finance]
Published on 10 Jan 2020
L&RS Note: Youth Mental Health: Is there a need for a specialist service?
This Note reviews youth mental health services literature in Ireland, England, Scotland and Australia and offers policy bridging options between child and adult services. [Keywords: Health, People and communities]
L&RS Note: Youth Mental Health: Is there a need for a specialist service? ()
Published on 27 Dec 2019
Bill Digest: Patient Safety (Notifiable Patient Safety Incidents) Bill 2019
The Bill Digest seeks to provide a legislative framework for patient safety issues and to provide for mandatory open disclosure of a set of patient safety [Keywords: Health]
Bill Digest: Patient Safety (Notifiable Patient Safety Incidents) Bill 2019 ()
Published on 23 Dec 2019
L&RS Infographic: Women and the Law - 100 years of Progress since the Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919
This Infographic shows the progress of women in law in the hundred years since enactment of the Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919. [Keywords: Justice and crime, People and communities]
Published on 12 Dec 2019
Bill Digest: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill
This Bill Digest describes and analyses the Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2019.
Published on 29 Nov 2019
Economic Indicators: October 2019
Monthly L&RS statistical dashboard infographic profiling the performance of the Irish economy [Keywords: Economy and finance]
Published on 20 Nov 2019
Spotlight: Administrative financial sanctions
This Spotlight provides an analysis of administrative financial sanctions in light of their emergence as a feature in a number of pieces of recent legislation. [Keywords: Justice and crime]
Published on 18 Nov 2019
Spotlight: The impact of anti-abortion protest on women accessing services – A Rapid Evidence Assessment
This L&RS and TCD Centre for Global Health collaborative Spotlight presents an assessment of known and unknown impacts of anti-abortion protest on women accessing services [Keywords: Health]
Published on 12 Nov 2019
Spotlight: The Decision of the Supreme Court in Kerins v McGuinness – Context and Implications
This Spotlight provides a comprehensive guide to the decision of the Supreme Court in Kerins v McGuinness & Ors. [Keywords: Parliament and government]
Spotlight: The Decision of the Supreme Court in Kerins v McGuinness – Context and Implications ()
Published on 12 Nov 2019
Research Matters Quarterly, no. 7
Topics include articles on deposit protection schemes, the climate crisis, the Kerins decision, and the regulation of loot boxes. [Keywords: Environment and energy, economy and finance, parliament and government]
Published on 11 Nov 2019
Economic Indicators: September 2019
Monthly L&RS statistical dashboard infographic profiling the performance of the Irish economy [Keywords: Economy and finance]
Published on 24 Oct 2019
Bill Digest: Family Law Bill 2019
This bill implements the 2019 referendum results to reduce the time spouses live apart before seeking a divorce and includes some provisions connected to Brexit. [Keywords:International and EU affairs, Justice and crime, People and communities, Social protection]
Published on 18 Oct 2019
Bill Digest: Parents’ Leave and Benefit Bill 2019
The Bill Digest on the Parent’s Leave and Benefit Bill 2019 examines the broad policy context and background of the Bill as well its principal provisions. [Keywords: Parliament and Government, Social protection]
Published on 18 Oct 2019
Bill Digest: Industrial Development (Amendment) Bill 2019
This bill extends the powers of Enterprise Ireland and it proposes to increase the lifetime cap on Oireachtas grants to enterprise development agencies. [Keywords: Business and industry, Economy and finance, Technology and research]
Bill Digest: Industrial Development (Amendment) Bill 2019 ()
Published on 14 Oct 2019
Bill Digest: Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019
This Bill Digest explains and analyses the Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019. [Keywords: Education, People and communities]
Bill Digest: Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019 ()
Published on 14 Oct 2019
Economic Indicators: August 2019
Monthly L&RS statistical dashboard infographic profiling the performance of the Irish economy [Keywords: Economy and finance, International and EU affairs]
Published on 11 Oct 2019
Bill Digest: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2019
The Bill amends the Broadcasting Act 2009 to enhance the powers of the broadcasting regulator (the BAI) and introduce a funding scheme for local journalists. [Keywords: Culture and sport, Economy and finance, People and communities]
Published on 7 Oct 2019
Bill Digest: Defence Forces (Evidence) Bill 2019
This bill seeks to provide for the Military Police to take and use DNA samples and provides for a DNA (Military Police) database system. [Keywords: Justice and crime]
Published on 3 Oct 2019
Bill Digest: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Decisions on Supervision Measures) Bill 2019
This Bill aims to facilitate mutual recognition of supervision measures between EU Member States as an alternative to pre-trial detention. [Keywords: International and EU affairs, Justice and crime]
Bill Digest: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Decisions on Supervision Measures) Bill 2019 ()
Published on 3 Oct 2019
Bill Digest: Finance (Tax Appeals and Prospectus Regulation) Bill 2019
This Bill deals with two unconnected subjects. It changes the structure of the Tax Appeals Commission, and deals with prospectus regulation following Regulation (EU) 2017/1129. [Keywords: Economy and finance, International and EU affairs, Justice and crime]
Bill Digest: Finance (Tax Appeals and Prospectus Regulation) Bill 2019 ()
Published on 2 Oct 2019
Bill Digest: Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2019
This bill puts on a statutory footing the appointment of guardians ad litem (GAL) to children in court proceedings. [Keywords: Justice and crime, People and communities]