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Published on 18 Jul 2022
Bill Digest: EirGrid, Electricity and Turf (Amendment) Bill 2022
The purpose of this Bill is to provide for emergency measures to ensure and protect the security of the supply of electricity [Keywords: Environment and energy]
Bill Digest: EirGrid, Electricity and Turf (Amendment) Bill 2022 ()
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 7 Oct 2020
L&RS Note: Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020
This L&RS Note looks at the Bill’s aims to align the forestry licensing and appeals process with similar planning processes and to provide for the publication of licence application information. [Keywords: Environment and energy, rural, maritime and transport]
Published on 28 Jul 2020
Bill Digest: National Oil Reserves Agency (Amendment) and Provision of Central Treasury Services Bill 2020
This Bill seeks to put the Climate Action Fund on a statutory footing and make changes to the NORA levy and the Biofuel Obligation Scheme. [Keywords: Economy and finance, environment and energy]
Published on 26 Jun 2020
L&RS Note: Single use plastics – what’s the problem and what are we doing about it?
Marine litter is dominated by single use plastics and causes environmental damage. Irish and European policies aim to reduce plastic waste and tackle marine litter. [Keywords: Environment and energy ]
L&RS Note: Single use plastics – what’s the problem and what are we doing about it? ()
Published on 12 Nov 2019
Research Matters Quarterly, no. 7
Topics include articles on deposit protection schemes, the climate crisis, the Kerins decision, and the regulation of loot boxes. [Keywords: Environment and energy, economy and finance, parliament and government]
Published on 1 Jul 2019
Bill Digest: Microbeads (Prohibition) Bill 2019
This bill aims to prevent plastic microbeads entering the marine environment, thereby reducing the problem of marine litter [Keywords: Environment and energy, Rural, maritime and transport]