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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 3 Jul 2023
L&RS Infographic: Environmental Indicators Quarter 2 2023
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 2023 ()
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]
Published on 16 Aug 2022
L&RS Infographic: Environmental Indicators Quarter 4 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 4 2021 ()
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 9 Nov 2020
L&RS Note: Vaccine Hesitancy: An Overview
The effectiveness of vaccines, including a potential COVID-19 vaccine, depends on uptake levels. This L&RS Note looks at vaccine hesitancy and possible policy responses. [Keywords: Health, People and communities, Technology and research]
Published on 29 Oct 2020
Bill Digest: Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020
This Bill provides for the transfer of records of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation to the Child and Family Agency [Keywords:Justice and crime; People and communities; Technology and research]
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 10 Aug 2020
Bill Digest: Civil and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020
The Bill primarily provides for remote hearings in civil and criminal cases and for the appointment of additional coroners [Keywords: Justice and crime, Technology and research]
Bill Digest: Civil and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020 ()
Published on 30 Jun 2020
L&RS Note: Virtual currencies – the regulatory challenges ahead
This paper analyses the regulatory challenges facing Ireland in relation to virtual currencies [Keywords: Economy and finance, Justice and crime, Technology and research]
L&RS Note: Virtual currencies – the regulatory challenges ahead ()
Published on 18 Jun 2020
L&RS Note: M-learning in schools – an opportunity for change?
This L&RS Note explores the use of m-learning to create new learning opportunities within classroom settings in Irish schools. [Keywords: Education, Technology and research]
L&RS Note: M-learning in schools – an opportunity for change? ()
Published on 18 Oct 2019
Bill Digest: Industrial Development (Amendment) Bill 2019
This bill extends the powers of Enterprise Ireland and it proposes to increase the lifetime cap on Oireachtas grants to enterprise development agencies. [Keywords: Business and industry, Economy and finance, Technology and research]
Bill Digest: Industrial Development (Amendment) Bill 2019 ()
Published on 14 May 2019
L&RS Note: The Ethics of Confidentiality: the use of sensitive information
This Note examines the various considerations around confidentiality of sensitive information in light of the publication of the Retention of Records Bill 2019. [Keywords: health, justice and crime, technology and research]
L&RS Note: The Ethics of Confidentiality: the use of sensitive information ()
Published on 25 Aug 2017
L&RS Note: STEM in schools: the introduction of Coding and Computer science/ICT to the curriculum
The Programme for a Partnership Government (2016) commits to introducing a coding course for the Junior Cycle and introducing ICT/Computer Science as a Leaving Certificate subject. This Note considers the type of supports teachers and students may need in order for these subjects to succeed and reviews similar initiatives in other jurisdictions.
[Keywords: education, technology, research]
L&RS Note: STEM in schools: the introduction of Coding and Computer science/ICT to the curriculum ()