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Published on 5 Apr 2024
L&RS Note: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
This L&RS Note provides an overview of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism by examining the background to its introduction, its objectives, scope, and the timeline for its implementation. It also considers the potential implications it may have for developing countries and on the competitiveness of EU industry. [Keywords: Business and industry, Climate action, Environment and energy, International and EU affairs]
Published on 6 Mar 2024
L&RS Note: EU nature restoration law
An overview of the nature restoration law, which seeks to set multiple binding restoration targets and obligations across a broad range of ecosystems, including forests, agricultural land, rivers, marine habitats and even urban areas.
[Climate | Focus]
Published on 6 Feb 2024
Bill Digest: Digital Services Bill 2023
The Digital Services Bill 2023, introduced by Ireland's Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment on December 5, 2023, is necessary to provide for the full implementation in Ireland of the EU Digital Services Act (“EU DSA") which came into force on 16 November 2022, and will fully apply in Member States from 17 February 2024. This Bill enacts necessary national legislative measures of the EU DSA, including appointing Coimisiún na Meán as the Digital Services Coordinator and lead Competent Authority. It also designates the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) as a secondary Competent Authority. Additionally, the Bill establishes a liability regime for online intermediaries, sets procedures for "trusted flagger" status, and creates mechanisms for handling user complaints. [Keywords: Business and industry, Economy and finance, International and EU affairs]
Published on 15 Dec 2023
L&RS Note: Refugees in Ireland, the EU and Worldwide: Legal and Policy Developments at the EU level
This Note is the third of a series of three L&RS Notes concerning Refugees in Ireland, the EU and Worldwide. It discusses the Common European Asylum System and discusses relevant legal and policy developments at the EU level. [Keywords: International and EU Affairs, People and communities]
Published on 11 Dec 2023
L&RS Note: Refugees in Ireland, the EU and Worldwide: Refugees in Ireland
This Note is the second of a series of three L&RS Notes concerning Refugees in Ireland, the EU and Worldwide. It provides an overview of the legal and policy framework governing the treatment of refugees in Ireland. [Keywords: International and EU Affairs, People and communities]
L&RS Note: Refugees in Ireland, the EU and Worldwide: Refugees in Ireland ()
Published on 11 Dec 2023
L&RS Note: Refugees in Ireland, the EU and Worldwide: the international legal framework and refugees worldwide
This Note is the first of a series of three L&RS Notes concerning Refugees in Ireland, the EU and Worldwide. It examines the international legal framework and contemporary situation regarding refugees worldwide. [Keywords: International and EU Affairs, People and communities]
Published on 5 Dec 2023
L&RS Note: Ireland and the Energy Charter Treaty
An overview of the Ireland and Energy Charter Treaty and its mechanisms and statistics on dispute resolution. [Keywords: Environment and energy, International and EU affairs]
Published on 8 Nov 2023
Solar Energy in Ireland: Tax and Spending in an EU Context
PBO Publication 38 of 2023 [Keywords: Climate, Spending, Tax]
Solar Energy in Ireland: Tax and Spending in an EU Context ()
Published on 24 Oct 2023
Bill Digest: Finance (State Guarantees, International Financial Institution Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023
The main purpose of the Bill is to enable the Minister for Finance to make contributions on behalf of the State to trust funds and special donor funds established by International Financial Institutions for the purpose of responding to crises. It also seeks Oireachtas approval to permit the State to enter into guarantee and contribution agreements associated with European Union financial assistance to Ukraine. [Keywords: Economy and Finance, International and EU affairs]
Published on 11 Oct 2023
Comparative social welfare rates across the EU in the context of Temporary Protection
This paper provides background and data on comparative social welfare rates of payment across EU States in respect of unemployment and old age pension. It also provides further context of the relationship between social welfare payments and those seeking refuge under the EU’s Temporary Protection Directive, activated on March 4, 2022 following the invasion of Ukraine.
Comparative social welfare rates across the EU in the context of Temporary Protection ()
Published on 9 Oct 2023
Bill Digest: Control of Exports Bill
The Bill seeks to repeal and replace the Control of Exports Act 2008 to ensure a comprehensive and robust framework for regulating the export of controlled goods and technology. The primary purpose of the Bill is to establish national export controls on military items, services, and technology and provide for national measures to both complement and supplement the EU Dual-Use Regulation. The EU operates a system of export controls that form part of a multilateral framework to support global security, which apply to military equipment and dual-use items. Trade and military equipment are a national competence; therefore, export controls must be provided for it in national legislation. The Bill aims to fulfil Ireland's EU obligations to have common licensing requirements and procedures for the export of dual-use items together with giving legal effect in Irish law to the Council Common Position on activities involving military items. [Keywords: Business and industry, International and EU affairs, Technology and research]
Published on 5 Oct 2023
Bill Digest: Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Cap on Market Revenues) Bill 2023
The main purpose of Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Cap on Market Revenues) Bill 2023 is to implement the cap on market revenues of Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1854 of 6 October 2022 on an emergency intervention to address high energy prices. [Keywords: Business and industry, Environment and energy, International and EU affairs]
Bill Digest: Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Cap on Market Revenues) Bill 2023 ()
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 12 Jul 2023
Bill Digest: Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023
The main purpose of the Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023 is to implement the solidarity contribution of Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1854 of 6 October 2022 on an emergency intervention to address high energy prices. [Keywords: Business and industry, Environment and energy, International and EU affairs]
Published on 16 May 2023
Bill Digest: Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill
The main purpose of the Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2023 is to transpose Parliament and Council Directive (EU) 2020/1828 of 25 November 2020 on representative actions for the protection of the collective interests of consumers.
Published on 27 Apr 2023
L&RS Note: The Good Friday Agreement at 25
On the 25th Anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, this Note: traces the origins of the Agreement, examines its substantive content, reflects upon lessons learned from the negotiations and peace process, and discusses some ongoing challenges to the Agreement’s full implementation. [Keywords: International and EU affairs, Parliament and Government, People and communities]
Published on 13 Feb 2023
PBO Note on Proposed new EU Fiscal Rules (EU Economic Governance Framework)
PBO Publication 3 of 2023 [Keywords: Budget, Debt, Economy]
PBO Note on Proposed new EU Fiscal Rules (EU Economic Governance Framework) ()
Published on 19 Dec 2022
L&RS Note: European Commission Rule of Law Report 2022
This Note provides a select overview of the findings of the European Commission Rule of Law Report 2022 (the 2022 Report), which examines significant developments within the EU and individual Member States in relation to the rule of law. The 2022 Report is the third in the series and includes, for the first time, specific recommendations to Member states. [International and EU affairs,Justice and crime, Parliament and Government]
Published on 9 Nov 2022
Bill Digest: Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022
The purpose of this Bill is to give further effect to Directive (EU) 2019/1158 on work life balance for parents and carers. [Keywords: People and communities, International and EU affairs, economy and finance]
Bill Digest: Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022 ()
Published on 26 Oct 2022
Bill Digest: Communications Regulation Bill 2022
New Bill Digest from Oireachtas Library and Research Service on the Communications Regulation Bill 2022, which transposes certain provisions of the European Electronic Communications Code, establishes a civil enforcement regime for ComReg and introduces additional consumer protection measures [Keywords: Business and industry, International and EU affairs, Technology and research]