682 publications found
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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 5 Aug 2021
L&RS Note: Youth unemployment rates
This L&RS Note briefly explores the standard youth unemployment rate(s) in Ireland and comparable measures in what is an inherently complex area [Keywords: Economy and finance, People and communities, Social protection]
Published on 30 Jul 2021
Docslaid Weekly Listing: 5 July - 11 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 20 Jul 2021
DocsLaid Weekly Listing, 28 June - 04 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 20 Jul 2021
Bill Digest: Consumer Protection (Regulation of Retail Credit and Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2021
The purpose of this Bill is, among other things, to extend authorisation requirements in the area of hire-purchase and consumer-hire agreements [Keywords: Business and industry, Economy and finance, People and communities]
Published on 20 Jul 2021
Bill Digest: CervicalCheck Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2021
The Bill will extend the period to make a compensation claim to the CervicalCheck Tribunal until 26 January 2022, or up to 26 July 2022 [Keywords: Health]
Bill Digest: CervicalCheck Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2021 ()
Published on 15 Jul 2021
Bill Digest: Workplace Relations (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2021
This Bill proposes to make legislative amendments in response to the Supreme Court judgment in Zalewski v An Adjudication Officer & ors [Keywords: Business and Industry, Economy and Finance, Justice and Crime]
Bill Digest: Workplace Relations (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2021 ()
Published on 13 Jul 2021
Bill Digest: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021
This Bill provides for the regulation and licensing of alcohol sale and consumption in certain outdoor areas and for some judiciary changes. [Keywords: Business and industry, Housing and planning, Justice and crime]
Bill Digest: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 ()
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 12 Jul 2021
Bill Digest: Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021
This Bill aims to extend (and establish) pandemic business supports and to place the 10% Stamp Duty on bulk-buying of houses on a statutory footing. [Keywords: Business and industry, Economy and finance, Housing and planning]
Bill Digest: Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 ()
Published on 6 Jul 2021
Bill Digest: Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021
This Bill, if enacted, would extend to 12 January 2022 the emergency period for protections for certain renters [Keywords: Housing and planning]
Published on 5 Jul 2021
DocsLaid Weekly Listing, 21 - 27 June 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 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 Jul 2021
Bill Digest: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021
This Bill primarily provides for temporary extensions for planning authorities in reviewing and drawing up development plans, with the aim to mitigate against Covid-19-related disruptions [Keywords: Environment and energy, Housing and planning, People and communities]
Bill Digest: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021 ()
Published on 24 Jun 2021
DocsLaid Weekly Listing, 14 - 20 June 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 17 Jun 2021
DocsLaid Weekly Listing, 7 - 13 June 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 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 10 Jun 2021
DocsLaid Weekly Listing, 1 - 7 June 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 10 Jun 2021
Bill Digest: Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2021
This Bill aims to consolidate maritime jurisdiction law and to provide for definitions of the State’s maritime zones in accordance with UN international convention [Keywords: Environment and energy; International and EU affairs; Rural, maritime and transport]
Published on 3 Jun 2021
DocsLaid Weekly Listing, 24 May - 31 May 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 31 May 2021
L&RS Note: Background to the Nursing Home Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021
This L&RS Note provides background and analysis for the Nursing Home Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021, “Fair Deal Scheme” of financial support for long-term nursing-home care [Keywords: Health, People and Communities, Social protection]
L&RS Note: Background to the Nursing Home Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021 ()
Published on 27 May 2021
DocsLaid Weekly Listing, 17 May - 23 May 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 26 May 2021
DocsLaid Weekly Listing, 10 May - 16 May 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 21 May 2021
Bill Digest: Education (Leaving Certificate 2021) (Accredited Grades) Bill 2021
This Bill, if enacted, would provide for a system of accredited grades for the Leaving Certificate 2021, to be run by the State Examinations Commission [Keywords: Education]
Bill Digest: Education (Leaving Certificate 2021) (Accredited Grades) Bill 2021 ()
Published on 21 May 2021
Bill Digest: Sale of Tickets (Cultural, Entertainment, Recreational and Sporting Events) Bill 2021
This Bill aims to prohibit the sale or advertising for sale of event tickets or ticket packages for a price exceeding their original sale price [Keywords: Business and industry, Culture and sport, People and communities]
Published on 14 May 2021
DocsLaid Weekly Listing, 3 May - 9 May 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 May 2021
DocsLaid Weekly Listing, 26 April - 2 May 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 12 May 2021
Bill Digest: Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021
This Bill will introduce an obligation on enforcement guards (a new category of private security operators) to be licensed by the Private Security Authority (PSA). [Keywords: Justice and crime]
Bill Digest: Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021 ()
Published on 11 May 2021
Briefing Paper: Proposals for Affordable Housing
This paper provides an analysis of Proposals for Affordable Housing put forward in the General Scheme of the Bill published on 20 January 2021. [Keywords: Housing and planning]
Published on 11 May 2021
Bill Digest: Planning and Development, Heritage and Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2021
This technical Bill proposes to amend legislation to allow for the transfer of certain heritage functions to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. [Keywords: Housing and Planning]
Bill Digest: Planning and Development, Heritage and Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2021 ()
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 6 May 2021
Bill Digest: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021
This Bill provides for a Long-Term Climate Action Strategy and Ireland’s legal framework to transition to a climate-resilient, biodiversity-rich, environmentally-sustainable and climate-neutral economy by 2050. [Keywords: Environment and energy]
Bill Digest: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021 ()
Published on 26 Apr 2021
DocsLaid Weekly Listing, 19 April - 25 April 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 20 Apr 2021
L&RS Note: Vaccine Injury Compensation Programmes: An Overview
This L&RS Note provides an overview of no-fault vaccine injury compensation programmes (VICPs) established to compensate individuals who experience a vaccine-related injury [Keywords: Health, People and Communities]
L&RS Note: Vaccine Injury Compensation Programmes: An Overview ()
Published on 19 Apr 2021
DocsLaid Weekly Listing, 12 April - 18 April 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 14 Apr 2021
Bill Digest: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021
This Bill aims to repeal provisions regarding some mandatory minimum sentences and to address the Supreme Court ruling in Wayne Ellis v The Minister for Justice. [Keywords: Justice and Crime]
Published on 12 Apr 2021
DocsLaid Weekly Listing, 5 April - 11 April 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 Apr 2021
Bill Digest: Residential Tenancies Bill 2021
This Bill provides for extended protections for certain tenants, due to Covid-19, which are due to lapse on 12 April 2021 [Keywords: Health, Housing and Planning]
Published on 5 Apr 2021
DocsLaid Weekly Listing, 29 March - 4 April 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 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 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 29 Mar 2021
DocsLaid Weekly Listing, 22 March - 28 March 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 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 24 Mar 2021
Bill Digest: Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020
The Bill aims to facilitate access to personal insolvency mechanisms for people financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. [Keywords: Justice and crime, Economy and finance]
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 22 Mar 2021
DocsLaid Weekly Listing, 15 March - 21 March 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 15 Mar 2021
DocsLaid Weekly Listing, 8 March - 14 March 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 9 Mar 2021
Bill Digest: Health (Amendment) Bill 2021
This Bill proposes to introduce mandatory quarantine for travellers arriving into the State and increases various penalties for breaches of Covid-19 restrictions [Keywords: Health, Justice and Crime]
Published on 8 Mar 2021
DocsLaid Weekly Listing, 1 March - 7 March 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 Mar 2021
Bill Digest: Land Development Agency Bill 2021
This Bill establishes the Land Development Agency (LDA) under primary legislation. Its focus is to develop State-owned/public lands and deliver affordable housing [Keywords;Business and industry, Economy and finance, Housing and planning]