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Published on 3 May 2022
L&RS Infographic: Environmental Indicators Quarter 3 2021
Quarterly L&RS statistical dashboard infographic profiling key environmental indicators [Keywords: Environment and energy, Parliament and Government, Technology and research]
L&RS Infographic: Environmental Indicators Quarter 3 2021 ()
Published on 19 Apr 2022
Bill Digest: Sick Leave Bill 2022
This Bill aims to provide a minimum level of protection to low paid employees, who may have no entitlement to company sick pay schemes [Keywords: Economy and finance, People and communities, Social protection]
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 7 Apr 2022
Bill Digest: Bretton Woods Agreements (Amendment) Bill 2022
This Bill aims to facilitate Ireland's participation in the International Monetary Fund's New Arrangements to Borrow (NAB) and streamline procedures for contributing to IMF Trust Funds [Keywords: Business and industry, Culture and Sport, Economy and finance]
Bill Digest: Bretton Woods Agreements (Amendment) Bill 2022 ()
Published on 5 Apr 2022
Bill Digest: Assisted Human Reproduction Bill 2022
This Bill Digest examines the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022. It analyses selected parts including general conditions for assisted human reproduction (AHR) treatment. [Keywords: Health, People and communities]
Published on 23 Mar 2022
Call for Presentations for IFLAPARL Pre-conference
Details of how to submit a proposal to present at IFLAPARL 2022 in Dublin. The theme of the pre-conference is 'The parliamentary life of information: how library & research services provide value for parliaments, Members and citizens'.
Published on 22 Mar 2022
Bill Digest: Consumer Credit (Amendment) Bill 2022
This Bill aims to restrict the total cost of credit on moneylending loans by introducing a cap on the interest rate a moneylender can charge on a loan. [Keywords: Business and industry, Culture and Sport, Economy and finance]
Published on 22 Mar 2022
Bill Digest: Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022
The Bill primarily relates to new and existing Covid-19 support measures for businesses and employers, but also includes a small number of other changes in taxation and financial areas [Keywords: Business and industry, Economy and finance]
Bill Digest: Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022 ()
Published on 15 Mar 2022
PMB Briefing Paper (pre-hearing and stakeholder suggestion paper) Regulation of Lobbying Bill 2020
This Briefing paper examines the policy intentions, the legislative context and the arguments in favour of and against the proposals in the Regulation of Lobbying (amendment) Bill 2020.
Published on 11 Mar 2022
Bill Digest: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022
The Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022 provides for the establishment of a Media Commission in place of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, transposes the revised provisions of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive into Irish law and sets out a regulatory framework for online safety [Keywords: Business and industry, People and communities, Technology and research]
Bill Digest: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022 ()
Published on 4 Mar 2022
Bill Digest: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2022
The Competition (Amendment) Bill 2022 is to transpose Directive (EU) 2019/1 also known as the ECN+ Directive into Irish law and provides for further powers for the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to enforce EU and national competition rules. [Keywords: Business and industry, International and EU affairs]
Published on 4 Mar 2022
L&RS Note: Energy Poverty in Ireland
This note briefly explores energy poverty in Ireland, a significant multidimensional socio-economic and policy challenge [Keywords: Environment and energy, Housing and planning, Social protection]
Published on 28 Feb 2022
L&RS Note: Assisted Human Reproduction Data
This note presents data on a range of treatments, procedures and policies related to Assisted Human Reproduction (AHR) in Ireland and internationally. [Keywords: Health, International and EU affairs, People and communities]
Published on 22 Feb 2022
L&RS Note: Insights into the OSMR Bill. Part 3: Introduction to the current legal and regulatory framework
Part three of our series on Insights into the Online Safety and Media Regulation (OSMR) Bill introduces key aspects of the current legal and regulatory framework. [Business and industry, People and communities, Technology and research]
Published on 22 Feb 2022
L&RS Note: Insights into the OSMR Bill. Part 2: Societal context resource guide
Part two of our series on Insights into the Online Safety and Media Regulation (OSMR) Bill provides a resource for Members who wish to access detailed empirical data (both national and international) on various aspects of online usage. [Business and industry, People and communities, Technology and research]
L&RS Note: Insights into the OSMR Bill. Part 2: Societal context resource guide ()
Published on 22 Feb 2022
L&RS Note: Insights into the OSMR Bill. Part 1: Introduction and background
Part one of our series on Insights into the Online Safety and Media Regulation (OSMR) Bill provides an introduction to the OSMR Bill and the policy context underpinning its development.[Keywords: Business and industry, People and communities, Technology and research]
L&RS Note: Insights into the OSMR Bill. Part 1: Introduction and background ()
Published on 15 Feb 2022
Bill Digest: Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Bill 2022
This Bill aims to give new rights to employees, prohibiting the use of tips and gratuities to make up contractual rates of pay [Keywords: Business and industry, Economy and finance]
Bill Digest: Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Bill 2022 ()
Published on 15 Feb 2022
L&RS Note: Seanad 100 Origins and Purpose of Seanad Éireann
As the Seanad celebrates its centenary, we are pleased to publish an L&RS Note which examines its establishment in 1922 and in 1937 against the broader context of the rationale for bicameralism in unitary states, like Ireland. It is the first in a series of three Notes [Keywords: Seanad, Parliament, Centenary]
L&RS Note: Seanad 100 Origins and Purpose of Seanad Éireann ()
Published on 15 Feb 2022
Bill Digest: Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures Bill 2022
This Bill aims to establish the Electricity Costs Emergency Benefit Scheme, which provides for a once-off payment of €100 in respect of domestic electricity accounts [Keywords: Environment and energy, Economy and finance]
Bill Digest: Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures Bill 2022 ()
Published on 7 Feb 2022
L&RS Infographic: Covid-19 Indicators (at removal of most remaining restrictions, January 2022)
A L&RS statistical dashboard infographic profiling headline Covid-19 data as of 22 January 2022 (when most remaining public health restrictions were removed) [Keywords: Health, Parliament and Government]
L&RS Infographic: Covid-19 Indicators (at removal of most remaining restrictions, January 2022) ()
Published on 28 Jan 2022
L&RS Note: Long Covid: Definition, incidence and healthcare issues
This paper examines the definition, incidence and health service needs relating to the condition ‘Long Covid’ (also known as ‘Post Covid-19 condition’) [Keywords: Health]
L&RS Note: Long Covid: Definition, incidence and healthcare issues ()
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 20 Dec 2021
Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2021
This Bill Digest analyses the Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2021. The Bill would amend the risk equalisation scheme that operates in the health insurance market [Keywords: Business and industry, Health]
Published on 16 Dec 2021
Bill Digest: Social Welfare Bill 2021
This Bill proposes to legislate for social welfare changes and related matters announced in Budget 2022 and to extend the Covid-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme end-date [Keywords: Parliament and government, Social protection]
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 7 Dec 2021
Bill Digest: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021
This Bill amends existing legislation regarding the Marine Casualties Investigation Board and its duties in accordance with Directive 2009/18/ EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 [Keywords: Rural, maritime and transport]
Bill Digest: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021 ()
Published on 6 Dec 2021
L&RS Infographic: Environmental Indicators Quarter 2 2021
Quarterly L&RS statistical dashboard infographic profiling key environmental indicators [Keywords: Environment and energy, Parliament and Government, Technology and research]
L&RS Infographic: Environmental Indicators Quarter 2 2021 ()
Published on 30 Nov 2021
Bill Digest: Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021
This Bill introduces and enhances a number of measures to strengthen the management and monitoring of sex offenders in the community [Keywords: Justice and crime]
Published on 30 Nov 2021
Bill Digest: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2021
This Bill provides for rent increase caps in ‘rent pressure zones’ (RPZs), tenancies of indefinite duration and some additional measures regarding “Part 4 tenancies” [Keywords: Housing and planning, People and communities]
Bill Digest: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2021 ()
Published on 24 Nov 2021
Bill Digest: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021
This Bill amends and expands road traffic and roads legislation, including to better regulate the use of scramblers/quads, and to legalise the use of e-bikes/e-scooters [Keywords: Justice and crime; People and communities; Rural, maritime and transport]
Published on 23 Nov 2021
Bill Digest: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021
This Bill introduces a new planning process for Large-scale Residential Developments (LRDs) to replace the previous Strategic Housing Development (SHD) arrangements and amends provisions in the Planning and Development Acts in relation to the appeal of judicial review decisions [Keywords: Housing and planning]
Bill Digest: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021 ()
Published on 22 Nov 2021
Bill Digest: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2021
This short technical bill, among other things, abolishes the current deadlines (30 November 2021) for registering easements and profits à prendre in a particular way [Keywords: Environment and energy; Housing and planning; Rural, maritime and transport]
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 16 Nov 2021
Bill Digest: Animal Health and Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021
This Bill seeks to ban fur farming and introduce a compensation scheme for the three affected fur farms and their workers [Keywords: Rural, maritime and transport]
Bill Digest: Animal Health and Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 ()
Published on 15 Nov 2021
L&RS Note: Addressing domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. Part One: Overview
Part one of a three-part series on addressing gender-based violence (GBV) provides information on the prevalence of GBV and key causes and risk factors for GBV.[Keywords: Justice and crime, People and communities, Social protection]
L&RS Note: Addressing domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. Part One: Overview ()
Published on 18 Oct 2021
Bill Digest: Finance (European Stability Mechanism and Single Resolution Fund) Bill 2021
This short, technical Bill seeks Oireachtas approval to ratify Amending Agreements to the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) Treaty and Single Resolution Fund (SRF) Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) [Keywords: Economy and finance, International and EU affairs, Parliament and Government]
Bill Digest: Finance (European Stability Mechanism and Single Resolution Fund) Bill 2021 ()
Published on 12 Oct 2021
Bill Digest: Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021
This Bill introduces measures to prevent and combat the smuggling of persons. It gives effect to EU Directive 2002/90/EC, EU Framework Decision 2002/946/JHA, and in part to the UN Protocol on the Smuggling of Migrants [Keywords: International and EU affairs, Justice and crime]
Bill Digest: Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021 ()
Published on 5 Oct 2021
Bill Digest: Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021
This Bill intends to facilitate implementation of the new Garda Síochána Operating Model with legislative amendments to effect specific changes to An Garda Síochána structure [Keywords: Justice and crime, People and communities]
Bill Digest: Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021 ()
Published on 5 Oct 2021
Bill Digest: Sea-Fisheries (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021
This Bill seeks to amend the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006 and implement Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 and Title VII of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 404/2011 regarding a new points system for Irish citizen masters of sea-fishing boats [Keywords: Rural, maritime and transport]
Bill Digest: Sea-Fisheries (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 ()
Published on 30 Sep 2021
Bill Digest: Child and Family Agency (Amendment) Bill 2021
This Bill aims to transfer to the Minister for Education responsibility for the governance /oversight of the Child & Family Agency (Tusla)’s education welfare functions [Keywords: Education, People and communities]
Bill Digest: Child and Family Agency (Amendment) Bill 2021 ()
Published on 28 Sep 2021
Bill Digest: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021
This Bill provides a new legislative framework for activities in the maritime area including offshore renewable energy projects and establishes the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority [Keywords: Environment and energy; Housing and planning; Rural, maritime and transport]
Published on 28 Sep 2021
Bill Digest: Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2021
This Bill establishes the Corporate Enforcement Authority as an independent agency to investigate suspected breaches of company law and implements some additional company law provisions [Keywords: Business and industry, Justice and crime]
Bill Digest: Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2021 ()
Published on 22 Sep 2021
Bill Digest: Criminal Law (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021
This Bill implements EU Council Framework Decision 2008/909/JHA to apply the mutual recognition principle to criminal judgments imposing
custodial sentences in the European Union [Keywords: International and EU affairs, Justice and crime]
Bill Digest: Criminal Law (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021 ()
Published on 3 Sep 2021
Docslaid Weekly Listing: 23 - 29 August 2021
Weekly list of documents laid including the Department or agency that created each document, the legislation which requires each document to be laid, and links to the documents
Published on 2 Sep 2021
Docslaid Weekly Listing: 16 - 22 August 2021
Weekly list of documents laid including the Department or agency that created each document, the legislation which requires each document to be laid, and links to the documents
Published on 25 Aug 2021
Docslaid Weekly Listing: 9 - 15 August 2021
Weekly list of documents laid including the Department or agency that created each document, the legislation which requires each document to be laid, and links to the documents
Published on 19 Aug 2021
Docslaid Weekly Listing: 2 - 8 August 2021
Weekly list of documents laid including the Department or agency that created each document, the legislation which requires each document to be laid, and links to the documents
Published on 13 Aug 2021
Docslaid Weekly Listing: 26 July - 1 August 2021
Weekly list of documents laid including the Department or agency that created each document, the legislation which requires each document to be laid, and links to the documents
Published on 13 Aug 2021
Docslaid Weekly Listing: 19 July - 25 July 2021
Weekly list of documents laid including the Department or agency that created each document, the legislation which requires each document to be laid, and links to the documents
Published on 6 Aug 2021
Docslaid Weekly Listing: 12 July - 18 July 2021
Weekly list of documents laid including the Department or agency that created each document, the legislation which requires each document to be laid, and links to the documents