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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 27 Oct 2020
Economic Indicators: August 2020
Monthly L&RS statistical dashboard infographic profiling the Irish economy and tracking the impact of Covid-19 on the public finances and unemployment. [Keywords: Economy and finance, Health, People and communities]
Published on 27 Oct 2020
Economic Indicators: July 2020
Monthly L&RS statistical dashboard infographic profiling the Irish economy and tracking the impact of Covid-19 on the public finances and unemployment. [Keywords: Economy and finance, Health, People and communities]
Published on 27 Oct 2020
Economic Indicators: June 2020
Monthly L&RS statistical dashboard infographic profiling the Irish economy and tracking the impact of Covid-19 on the public finances and unemployment. [Keywords: Economy and finance, Health, People and communities]
Published on 12 Oct 2020
Spotlight: Recovering from COVID-19 through a Green Lens
This L&RS Spotlight considers what a green recovery from COVID-19 – one which accelerates societal progress towards climate neutral goals - might look like in Ireland. [Keywords: Business and industry; Environment and energy; Rural, maritime and transport]
Published on 2 Sep 2020
L&RS Note: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020
This L&RS Note looks at the Bill’s measures such as new enforcement powers for An Garda Síochána regarding alcohol-selling establishments and non-compliance with Covid-19 health regulations [Keywords: Health, Justice and crime]
L&RS Note: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020 ()
Published on 10 Aug 2020
Bill Digest: Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2020
This Bill provides for certain emergency rental protection measures during Covid-19 pandemic, for example a rent freeze, evictions’ moratorium and revised notice of termination periods [Keywords: Housing and Planning]
Bill Digest: Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2020 ()
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: Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2020
This Bill seeks to establish a new temporary €2bn COVID-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme for SMEs, small Mid-caps and primary producers. [Keywords: Business and industry, Economy and finance]
Published on 28 Jul 2020
L&RS Note: Staycation (and other) incentives and Covid-19
This L&RS Note discusses the Government’s new "stay and spend" initiative to support Irish tourism and hospitality and looks internationally at Covid-19 household support incentives [Keywords: Economy and finance, Business and industry]
L&RS Note: Staycation (and other) incentives and Covid-19 ()
Published on 28 Jul 2020
L&RS Note: Remote Court Hearings
This Note considers the use of remote hearings in Ireland during Covid-19. It addresses the benefits and disadvantages of remote hearings, and proposed reforms. [Keywords: Justice and crime]
Published on 22 Jul 2020
Economic Indicators: May 2020
Monthly L&RS statistical dashboard infographic profiling the Irish economy and tracking the impact of Covid-19 on the public finances and unemployment. [Keywords: Economy and finance, Health, People and communities]
Published on 20 Jul 2020
Bill Digest: Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2020
This Bill, intended to help microenterprises in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, is among a range of measures to assist small businesses in Ireland. [Keywords: Business and industry, Economy and finance]
Bill Digest: Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2020 ()
Published on 10 Jul 2020
L&RS Note: Rent arrears and Covid-19
This Note looks at measures taken internationally regarding rent arrears arising from Covid-19 and at statistics on low-income tenants in the private rented sector. [Keywords: Housing and planning ]
Published on 25 Jun 2020
Economic Indicators: April 2020
Monthly L&RS statistical dashboard infographic profiling the Irish economy and tracking the impact of Covid-19 on the public finances and unemployment. [Keywords: Economy and finance, Health, People and communities]
Published on 24 Jun 2020
Economic Indicators: March 2020
Monthly L&RS statistical dashboard infographic profiling the Irish economy and from March 2020 also tracking the impact of Covid-19 on the public finances and unemployment. [Keywords: Economy and finance, Health, People and communities]
Published on 11 Jun 2020
L&RS Infographic: COVID-19 in Ireland at reopening (Phase 2)
This infographic visualises the situation with Covid-19 in the State at the commencement of Phase 2 of the Government's roadmap for reopening society and business. [Keywords: Health, People and communities]
L&RS Infographic: COVID-19 in Ireland at reopening (Phase 2) ()
Published on 11 Jun 2020
L&RS Note: COVID-19 and the Irish Property Market
This L&RS Note discusses the possible impacts of COVID-19 on the Irish Housing Market [Keywords: Economy and finance, Housing and planning]
Published on 9 Jun 2020
L&RS Note: Domestic violence and COVID-19 in Ireland
This L&RS Note reviews evidence of and explores explanations for a rise in domestic violence since the COVID-19 outbreak and summarises different policy responses [Keywords: Health, Justice and crime, People and communities]
Published on 22 May 2020
L&RS Infographic: COVID-19 in Ireland at reopening (phase 1) - a statistical snapshot
This infographic visualises the situation with COVID-19 in the State at the commencement of Phase 1 of the Government's Roadmap for reopening society and business [Keywords: Health, People and communities]
L&RS Infographic: COVID-19 in Ireland at reopening (phase 1) - a statistical snapshot ()
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 20 Apr 2020
L&RS Note: Anticipating the gendered impacts of Covid-19
Drawing on existing evidence bases from past pandemics this L&RS Note considers how gender and sex might shape Covid-19 in Ireland. [Keywords: Health, Justice and crime, People and communities]
Published on 2 Apr 2020
L&RS Note: Force majeure and frustration of contracts in the Covid-19 emergency
This L&RS Note examines difficulty in fulfilling contractual obligations due to COVID-19 and contractual liability, and possible legislative reforms regarding frustration of contracts and force majeure [Keywords: Business and industry, Economy and finance, People and communities]
L&RS Note: Force majeure and frustration of contracts in the Covid-19 emergency ()
Published on 30 Mar 2020
L&RS Note: An Overview of the Impact of Emergency Powers on Rights and Freedoms
This Note provides a general overview of emergency powers, focussing specifically on the current Covid-19 pandemic and the possible impact on individual rights. [Keywords: Health, Justice and crime, People and communities]
L&RS Note: An Overview of the Impact of Emergency Powers on Rights and Freedoms ()
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 25 Mar 2020
Bill Digest: Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020
The Bill is part of the emergency responses on the part of the Government to the Covid-19 coronavirus [Keywords: Health, People and communities, Social protection, Economy and finance]
Bill Digest: Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020 ()
Published on 18 Mar 2020
Bill Digest: Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020
The Bill is part of the emergency responses on the part of the Government to the Covid-19 coronavirus [Keywords: Health, People and communities, Social protection]