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Published on 3 Oct 2023
Spotlight: Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), and Sustainable Development: the Legal and Regulatory Framework in Ireland
The Spotlight: examines the legal and regulatory framework concerning environmental, social and governance (ESG), and sustainable development in Ireland; considers the importance of ESG for key stakeholders; discusses relevant legislative and policy developments at the EU and domestic levels; identifies supports for companies transitioning to more ESG-friendly practices; and compares Ireland’s performance in promoting ESG and sustainable development against other EU and OECD States.[Keywords: Business and industry, Economy and finance, Environment and Energy, Climate]
Published on 8 Apr 2022
Spotlight: The activation of the Temporary Protection Directive in response to the crisis in Ukraine
This Spotlight addresses the activation of the Temporary Protection Directive in response to the current crisis in Ukraine [Keywords: Economy and finance, Education, Environment and energy]
Published on 23 Dec 2021
Spotlight: Geothermal Energy - Barriers and advantages to adoption in Ireland
This Spotlight examines some of the primary driving forces incentivising geothermal energy in Europe and the barriers to its development in Ireland. Geothermal energy is a viable alternative to fossil fuel-sourced electricity and heating, with proven successes in Europe. It is a sustainable source of renewable energy that can contribute towards achieving Ireland’s binding emission targets for 2030 and 2050 [Keywords: Energy]
Spotlight: Geothermal Energy - Barriers and advantages to adoption in Ireland ()
Published on 8 Dec 2021
Spotlight: Addressing domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. Part Three: National Strategies/Action Plans to Address GBV.
Part three of a three-part series on addressing gender-based violence (GBV) provides an overview of national strategies/action plans to address gender-based violence from across Europe. [Keywords: Justice and crime, People and communities, Social protection]
Published on 18 Nov 2021
Spotlight: Addressing domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. Part Two: Interventions
Part two of a three-part series on addressing gender-based violence (GBV) presents analysis on evidence-based measures to address GBV and the adoption of these measures in Ireland. [Keywords: Justice and crime, People and communities, Social protection]
Spotlight: Addressing domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. Part Two: Interventions ()
Published on 15 Jun 2021
Spotlight: Nanotechnology - The influence, risks and opportunities of a rising technology
This Spotlight examines the social and ethical implications of nanotechnology in Ireland. The use of nanotechnology is continuing to grow through the development of new products, this is shaping the development of our economy, society and how we interact with the environment. This paper provides an overview of sectors, such as manufacturing, medicine and agri-food, where the use of nanotechnology and nanomaterials are likely to have a significant impact and considers the challenges associated with the technology and its materials. [Keywords: Business and industry, Technology and research]
Spotlight: Nanotechnology - The influence, risks and opportunities of a rising technology ()
Published on 6 May 2021
Spotlight: CETA Chapter 8 and the Investment Court System
This Spotlight focuses on the ongoing Irish ratification process of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the EU and Canada. It considers the main provisions of Chapter 8 of CETA, including the proposed Investment Court System (ICS), relevant case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union, the Irish ratification procedure and the key elements of debate. [Keywords: Business and industry, Justice and crime, International and EU affairs]
Spotlight: CETA Chapter 8 and the Investment Court System ()
Published on 31 Mar 2021
Spotlight: eHealth in Ireland: Social and Ethical Values in Irish Policy on eHealth
This Spotlight examines the social and ethical implications of eHealth (electronic health) technologies, that use ICT for health-related issues and lifestyle habits that impact health. The Spotlight looks at social and ethical issues for policy makers to consider in this fast-developing field. [Keywords: Health, Technology and research]
Spotlight: eHealth in Ireland: Social and Ethical Values in Irish Policy on eHealth ()
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 2 Apr 2019
Spotlight: Mind the Care Gap: Exposing the health system’s vulnerability to the gap between family care provision and anticipated demand
An analysis of how demand for care at home is likely to increase dramatically while the future supply of family carers may be limited by demographic factors.
Published on 28 Feb 2019
Spotlight: Overseas voting in presidential elections: representative democracy, electoral integrity and the situation in EU States
This Spotlight analyses proposals to extend voting rights in Presidential elections to Irish citizens residing abroad. [Keywords: parliament, government]
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 ()