102 publications filtered by parliament government
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Published on 5 Aug 2021
L&RS Note: The National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy in a European Context
This Note seeks to compare Ireland’s first National Strategy on Artificial Intelligence (AI), launched on 8 July 2021, with the existing EU’s Coordinated Plan on AI. It also provides an illustrative rating based on the proposed actions. [Keywords: International and EU affairs, Parliament and Government, Technology and research]
L&RS Note: The National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy in a European Context ()
Published on 13 Jul 2021
Bill Digest: Companies (Rescue Process for Small and Micro Companies) Bill 2021
This Bill provides for a new dedicated rescue process for small and micro companies to assist viable ones to remain in business during temporary difficulty. [Keywords:Business and industry, Economy and finance, Parliament and Government]
Bill Digest: Companies (Rescue Process for Small and Micro Companies) Bill 2021 ()
Published on 1 Jul 2021
Environmental Indicators | Quarter 1 2021
Quarterly L&RS statistical dashboard infographic profiling key environmental indicators [Keywords: Environment and energy, Parliament and Government, Technology and research]
Published on 1 Apr 2021
Environmental Indicators | Quarter 4 2020
Quarterly L&RS statistical dashboard infographic profiling key environmental indicators [Keywords: Environment and energy, Parliament and Government, Technology and research]
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 23 Mar 2021
L&RS Note: Caretaker governments and caretaker conventions
This Note (updated since 2016) examines caretaker governments, the role of incoming parliaments and the role and possible benefits of caretaker conventions [Keywords: Parliament and government]
L&RS Note: Caretaker governments and caretaker conventions ()
Published on 1 Mar 2021
Bill Digest: Criminal Procedure Bill 2021
This Bill provides for preliminary trial hearings, for the provision of information to juries, and additional legislative amendments to aid smooth running of criminal trials [Keywords; Justice and crime, Parliament and Government ]
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 21 Oct 2020
Environmental Indicators | Quarter 3 2020
Quarterly L&RS statistical dashboard infographic profiling key environmental indicators [Keywords: Environment and energy, Parliament and government, Technology and research]
Published on 9 Oct 2020
L&RS Infographic: Reading Legislation: A Glossary
This infographic presents a selection of important terms that arise in relation to legislation.[Keywords: Justice and crime, Parliament and Government]
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 14 Jul 2020
L&RS Infographic: Secondary Legislative Processes
This Infographic 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ()