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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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]
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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]
Published on 4 Sep 2019
Bill Digest: Blasphemy (Abolition of Offences and Related Matters) Bill 2019
This bill gives effect to the removal of blasphemy from the Constitution as voted on in the October 2018 referendum. [Keywords: Parliament and Government, People and communities]
Bill Digest: Blasphemy (Abolition of Offences and Related Matters) Bill 2019 ()
Published on 29 Jul 2019
Infographic: Local Elections 2019 (Northern Ireland) - A Statistical Profile
This infographic provides a visual overview of the results of the recent Local Elections in Northern Ireland. [Keywords: International and EU affairs, Parliament and Government, People and communities]
Infographic: Local Elections 2019 (Northern Ireland) - A Statistical Profile ()
Published on 22 Jul 2019
Bill Digest: Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019
This bill aims to facilitate co-operation by An Garda Síochána with certain Coroners’ inquests and with institutions in Northern Ireland. [Keywords: International and EU affairs, Justice and crime, People and communities]
Bill Digest: Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019 ()
Published on 15 Jul 2019
Bill Digest: Citizens’ Assemblies Bill 2019
This short technical bill provides for the use of the register of electors to select members for a citizens’ assembly. [Keywords: Parliament and government, People and communities]
Published on 5 Jul 2019
Bill Digest: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions (Amendment) Bill 2019
This bill seeks to extend the Magdalen Restorative Justice ex-gratia Scheme by way of addendum to the scheme commenced in November 2018. [Keywords: Health, Justice and crime, People and communities]
Bill Digest: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions (Amendment) Bill 2019 ()
Published on 29 Jun 2019
Economic Indicators: May 2019
New in the May Economic Indicators infographic is a profile of household and personal incomes from the CSO, based on an analysis of Census 2016 data. [Keywords: economy and finance, business and industry, people and communities]
Published on 28 Jun 2019
L&RS Infographic: LGBT+ community in Ireland - a statistical profile
This infographic provides a visual overview of the LGBT+ community in Ireland using a variety of data sources and including a timeline of major LGBT+ developments. [Keywords:
people and communities]
L&RS Infographic: LGBT+ community in Ireland - a statistical profile ()
Published on 26 Jun 2019
Bill Digest: Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019
This Bill Digest looks at the gender pay gap (the difference in median earnings between men and women) and analyses the provisions of the Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019. [Keywords: economy and finance, justice and crime, people and communities]
Published on 7 Jun 2019
Economic Indicators: April 2019
This edition of the Economic Indicators infographic includes data from the CSO’s recent Gender Balance in Business survey and tourism data on trips to Ireland. [Keywords: business and industry, economy and finance, people and communities]
Published on 8 May 2019
L&RS Note: Safe Access Zones - What do other countries do?
Following calls for legislation, this L&RS Note looks at the prevalence in other jurisdictions of protest-exclusion zones around pregnancy termination facilities. [Keywords: health, people and communities, justice and crime]
L&RS Note: Safe Access Zones - What do other countries do? ()
Published on 2 Apr 2019
L&RS Note: Divorce in Ireland – Referendum 2019
An analysis of the proposed referendum on divorce which deals with the ‘living apart’ requirement and the recognition of foreign divorces. [Keywords: justice and crime, people and communities]
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 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]