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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 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 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 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 4 Nov 2020
Correspondence, Ray Mitchell, Assistant National Director, HSE 32R002705-PAC
Briefing note requested by the Committee in relation to contracts that were non-compliant with procurement guidelines
Correspondence, Ray Mitchell, Assistant National Director, HSE 32R002705-PAC ()
Published on 4 Nov 2020
Correspondence, Eilísh Hardiman, Chief Executive, Children's Health Ireland 32R002712-PAC
Providing information requested by the Committee as follows: 1. A note on the outstanding areas of recruitment, to include likely profile of these roles. 2. A note on the patient administration system, to include details of the peer review independent group meetings
Correspondence, Eilísh Hardiman, Chief Executive, Children's Health Ireland 32R002712-PAC ()
Published on 4 Nov 2020
Correspondence, Maurice Buckley, Chairman, OPW R0002 PAC33
An information note on the number of contracts that were non-compliant with procurement guidelines in 2018, the amounts for each and the reasons for the non-compliance
Correspondence, Maurice Buckley, Chairman, OPW R0002 PAC33 ()
Published on 4 Nov 2020
Correspondence, Maurice Quinn, Secretary General, Department of Defence R0052 PAC33
Information note on the number of contracts that were non-compliant with procurement guidelines in 2018, the amounts for each and the reasons for the non-compliance
Correspondence, Maurice Quinn, Secretary General, Department of Defence R0052 PAC33 ()
Published on 4 Nov 2020
Correspondence, Secretary General, Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection 32R002688-PAC
Information requested by the Committee in relation to: 1. the ‘Welfare Cheats Us All’ campaign; 2. the number of people in each year who were referred to Jobpath and who kept a job for more than 12 months; 3. the length of time for processing of appeals in Domiciliary Care Allowance cases; 4. A note on the cost of delivery of training by external companies.
Published on 4 Nov 2020
Correspondence, Ray Mitchell, Assistant National Director, HSE R0175 PAC33 B
Response to request from the Committee for a briefing note on non-compliant procurement
Correspondence, Ray Mitchell, Assistant National Director, HSE R0175 PAC33 B ()
Published on 4 Nov 2020
Correspondence, Oonagh McPhillips, Secretary General, Department of Justice R0165 PAC33 B
Re request for note in relation to “49% of road traffic cases which do not result in conviction"
Correspondence, Oonagh McPhillips, Secretary General, Department of Justice R0165 PAC33 B ()
Published on 4 Nov 2020
Correspondence, Ray Mitchell, Assistant National Director, HSE R0153 PAC33 B
Briefing note on the Home Support Pilot Scheme
Correspondence, Ray Mitchell, Assistant National Director, HSE R0153 PAC33 B ()
Published on 2 Nov 2020
Correspondence, Niall Cody, Chairman, Revenue Commissioners 32R002653‐ PAC
Information requested by the Committee arising from the PAC meeting on 28/11/2019 as follows:
1. a note on the operation of fuel cards for Revenue employees;
2. a breakdown of Corporation Tax paid by companies in Ireland;
3. a note on the involvement of inactive charities or entities without charitable status;
4. a breakdown of €2.6 million in respect of the Health Levy and the non-collection since 2011;
5. a note on the collection of Local Property Tax arrears from 2012-2017;
6. a note on the number of defaulters whose names have been published by Revenue;
7. a note on the short-term payments by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.
Correspondence, Niall Cody, Chairman, Revenue Commissioners 32R002653‐ PAC ()
Published on 2 Nov 2020
Correspondence, Brian Carroll, Assistant Secretary, Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment 32R002652‐ PAC
Information requested by the Committee following the PAC meeting on 28/11/2019 in relation to Chapter 9 (Greenhouse gas related financial transactions) of the C&AG Report on the Accounts of the Public Services 2018. It includes notes on: (i) the €3.35 billion collected in carbon tax receipts since 2010 (ii) the type of green projects being invested in
Published on 2 Nov 2020
Correspondence, John McCarthy, Secretary General, Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government 32R002651‐ PAC
Information requested by the Committee as follows:
1. an up-to-date note on the contributions of Irish Water to the Local Government Fund;
2. the level of funding which will be available for each local authority;
3. details of any Government subvention which will be available;
4. an update on the review of the baselines set for each local authority;
5. an information note regarding the arrangements in the Department for monitoring the effects of changes to global valuations on funding of local authorities
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 7 Oct 2020
Opening statement and briefing note, Heather Humphreys T.D., Minister for Social Protection, Community and Rural Development, and the Islands
Statement and briefing note on the discussion on the General Scheme of the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020 on matters related to Social Protection
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 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
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 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 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]
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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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 12 Dec 2019
Correspondence, Ailish Neville, Private Secretary to the Secretary General, Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport 32R002629-PAC
[Meeting 12 December 2019] Information Note on the preparation of a business case for the DART Expansion Programme
Published on 12 Dec 2019
Correspondence, Paul Quinn, Chief Procurement Officer, Office of Government Procurement 32R002628-PAC
[Meeting 12 December 2019] Reply to PAC request for a note from the Office of Government Procurement ("OGP") on arrangements "for balancing the requirements for competitive procurement with regional delivery of local demand for products and services that does not prohibit small and medium enterprises from competing"
Published on 12 Dec 2019
Correspondence, Mary Lawlor, Communications and Public Affairs Manager, NAMA 32R002619-PAC
[Meeting 12 December 2019] RE the Committee's request for a note regarding non-compliant procurement
Correspondence, Mary Lawlor, Communications and Public Affairs Manager, NAMA 32R002619-PAC ()
Published on 12 Dec 2019
Correspondence, Dee Forbes, Director General, RTE 32R002600-PAC
[Meeting 12 December 2019] An update regarding the implementation of the Eversheds Sutherland review on the use of freelancers/ contractors. A note clarifying arrangements as regards the use of contracted individuals as a company contract.
Correspondence, Dee Forbes, Director General, RTE 32R002600-PAC ()
Published on 12 Dec 2019
Correspondence, William Beausang, Assistant Secretary, Department of Education and Skills 32R002598-PAC
[Meeting 12 December 2019] Re PAC request for a note on the Department's current position in relation to the Minister appointing an investigator under the relevant legislation to examine matters raised in the C&AG's Special Report 104
Published on 12 Dec 2019
Correspondence, John McKeon, Secretary General, Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection 32R002627-PAC
[Meeting 12 December 2019] An information note on the categories of information collected for the Public Services Card (PSC) and the process of obtaining the agreement of individuals to collect this information
Published on 5 Dec 2019
Briefing Note, Ray Mitchell, Assistant National Director, HSE 32R002601-PAC
[Meeting 5 December 2019] Briefing note on Primary Care Centres
Briefing Note, Ray Mitchell, Assistant National Director, HSE 32R002601-PAC ()
Published on 28 Nov 2019
Correspondence, Anne Graham, Chief Executive, National Transport Authority 32R002563-PAC
[Meeting 28 November 2019] Follow up to PAC meeting including clarification on what is meant by 'value for money' in relation to future projects/investments and whether the NTA employs an environmental economist. A note on any possible fines for breaches of carbon targets, a note on any information or reports carried out or commissioned by the NTA in relation to an environmental value for money calculation, an outline of the models used in terms of calculating future demand for transport, a note on the assumptions of behaviour used when modelling projected demand, with particular reference to the regional cities of Cork, Limerick, Galway, and Waterford
Correspondence, Anne Graham, Chief Executive, National Transport Authority 32R002563-PAC ()
Published on 21 Nov 2019
Correspondence, Seán Ó Foghlú, Secretary General, Department of Education and Skills 32R002546-PAC
[Meeting 21 November 2019] A note from the Department of Education and Skils on whether Bus Éireann's auditors have satisfied themselves and the Department that the scheme profits are not used or have not been used to cross subsidise Bus Éirean since the scheme began
Published on 14 Nov 2019
Correspondence, Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, President, NUI Galway 32R002522-PAC
[Meeting 14 November 2019] Note on the number of no-compliant procurement contracts in 2018, the amounts for each and the reasons for the non-compliance
Correspondence, Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, President, NUI Galway 32R002522-PAC ()
Published on 14 Nov 2019
Correspondence, Tom Ward, Principal Officer, Office of the CEO, The Courts Service 32R002540-PAC
[Meeting 14 November 2019] Information note on the question of fees for work carried out by the Office of the General Solicitor
Correspondence, Tom Ward, Principal Officer, Office of the CEO, The Courts Service 32R002540-PAC ()
Published on 14 Nov 2019
Correspondence, Professor Philip Nolan, President, Maynooth University 32R002538-PAC
[Meeting 14 November 2019] A copy of the current University Risk Register and responses to the following requests: • a copy of the final accounts in relation to Innovation Value Services Limited when it is wound up • a copy of the current Risk Register, as well as any internal or external reviews or audits of this conducted in the past three years • a breakdown of occasional staff in receipt of payment for 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years and those for more than 4 years • an information note on the research and knowledge transfer plans for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020
Correspondence, Professor Philip Nolan, President, Maynooth University 32R002538-PAC ()