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Published on 6 Mar 2024
L&RS Infographic: Amending Bunreacht na hÉireann, Constitution of Ireland
The purpose of this Infographic is to outline the process for amending Bunreacht na hÉireann, Constitution of Ireland [Keywords: Parliament and Government, People and communities]
L&RS Infographic: Amending Bunreacht na hÉireann, Constitution of Ireland ()
Published on 3 Jan 2024
Bill Digest: Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023
The purpose of this Bill is to add text to Article 41.1.1° of the Constitution to expand the definition of family, which is presently founded on marriage, to include “other durable relationships”. The Bill also provides for the proposal to delete the words “on which the Family is founded” from Article 41.3.1°. [Keywords: Parliament and Government, People and communities, Social protection]
Bill Digest: Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023 ()
Published on 2 Jan 2024
L&RS Note: Regulation of children’s access to online pornography – Recent legal developments
The purpose of this Note is to provide an overview of recent developments in relation to the regulation of children’s access to pornography online. Regulation in this area in Ireland has primarily emanated from developments in European Union law but may also be a response to growing concerns about online safety more broadly. [Keywords: Parliament and Government, People and communities]
L&RS Note: Regulation of children’s access to online pornography – Recent legal developments ()
Published on 2 Jan 2024
Bill Digest: Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023
The purpose of this Bill is to delete the current wording of Article 41.2 Bunreacht na hÉireann in both the Irish and English text and insert a new Article 42B into the Constitution of Ireland that recognises family care. [Keywords: Parliament and Government, People and communities, Social protection]
Bill Digest: Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023 ()
Published on 21 Nov 2023
Bill Digest: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023
This Bill provides for the number of members of Dáil Éireann, the revision of Dáil constituency boundaries and for the number of members to be elected to each constituency. [Keywords: Parliament and Government]
Published on 14 Nov 2023
L&RS Note: Prince Albert Statue on Leinster Lawn
This L&RS Note explores the commissioning of the Prince Albert statue and its erection on Leinster Lawn in 1872. It also describes the work of the Irish sculptor John Henry Foley who made the statue. [Keywords: Culture and Sport, Parliament and Government]
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 30 May 2023
Bill Digest: Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022
The Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022 amends existing legislation, which affect certain registrants with the Medical Council and CORU.[Keywords: Health, Parliament and Government]
Bill Digest: Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022 ()
Published on 27 Apr 2023
L&RS Note: The Good Friday Agreement at 25
On the 25th Anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, this Note: traces the origins of the Agreement, examines its substantive content, reflects upon lessons learned from the negotiations and peace process, and discusses some ongoing challenges to the Agreement’s full implementation. [Keywords: International and EU affairs, Parliament and Government, People and communities]
Published on 19 Dec 2022
L&RS Note: European Commission Rule of Law Report 2022
This Note provides a select overview of the findings of the European Commission Rule of Law Report 2022 (the 2022 Report), which examines significant developments within the EU and individual Member States in relation to the rule of law. The 2022 Report is the third in the series and includes, for the first time, specific recommendations to Member states. [International and EU affairs,Justice and crime, Parliament and Government]
Published on 20 Sep 2022
Bill Digest: Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022
The Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022 proposes to facilitate the separation of Irish Water from the Ervia Group and further strengthen the imperative of public ownership of Irish Water [Environment and energy, Parliament and Government, People and communities]
Bill Digest: Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022 ()
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 5 Aug 2022
L&RS Note: Systems of Judicial Appointment across Europe
This L&RS Note provides an insight into the different approaches to judicial appointments that have been adopted in 22 jurisdictions [Keywords: Justice and crime, Parliament and Government]
Published on 15 Jul 2022
Bill Digest: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022
This Bill provides for a number of changes to the judicial appointments system in Ireland [Keywords: Justice and crime; Parliament and Government]
Published on 6 May 2022
L&RS Infographic: The EU and the citizen: a timeline of key EU legislative and initiatives
This infographic (updated and revised in 2022) provides an outline of the key EU legislation and initiatives that have impacted citizens since 1957. [Keywords: International and EU affairs, Parliament and Government]
L&RS Infographic: The EU and the citizen: a timeline of key EU legislative and initiatives ()
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 1 Mar 2021
Bill Digest: Criminal Procedure Bill 2021
This Bill provides for preliminary trial hearings, for the provision of information to juries, and additional legislative amendments to aid smooth running of criminal trials [Keywords; Justice and crime, Parliament and Government ]
Published on 8 Feb 2021
L&RS Note: The regulation of online political advertising - Evaluating the Government’s proposals
This L&RS Note evaluates the Government's proposals on the regulation of online political advertising, as detailed in General Scheme of the Electoral Reform Bill 2021 [Keywords: Parliament and Government]
L&RS Note: The regulation of online political advertising - Evaluating the Government’s proposals ()
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 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 9 Oct 2020
L&RS Infographic: Reading Legislation: A Glossary
This infographic presents a selection of important terms that arise in relation to legislation.[Keywords: Justice and crime, Parliament and Government]
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: Health (General Practitioner Service and Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2020
This Bill seeks to amend the Health Act 1970 to expand on a phased basis GP care to children up to age 13 and to amend medical card eligibility for over 70s. [Keywords: Health, Parliament and Government, People and communities]
Published on 14 Jul 2020
L&RS Infographic: Secondary Legislative Processes
This Infographic describes the source of and the process behind making secondary legislation together with the scrutiny mechanisms currently in place in Ireland. [Keywords: Parliament and government]
Published on 14 Jul 2020
L&RS Note: Making and Scrutiny of Secondary Legislation
This Note describes the source of and the process behind making secondary legislation together with the scrutiny mechanisms currently in place in Ireland. [Keywords: Parliament and Government]
Published on 2 Jul 2020
L&RS Infographic: Seanad Election 2020 – A Statistical Profile
This Infographic visually profiles the results of the 2020 Seanad Election (SE2020) which commenced in March 2020 and formally concluded on 27 June. [Keywords: Parliament and government, People and communities]
L&RS Infographic: Seanad Election 2020 – A Statistical Profile ()
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 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 20 Feb 2020
L&RS Infographic: General Election 2020 – A Statistical Profile
This infographic visually profiles the results of the 2020 General Election (GE2020) held on 8 February 2020. [Keywords: Parliament and government, people and communities]
L&RS Infographic: General Election 2020 – A Statistical Profile ()
Published on 12 Nov 2019
Spotlight: The Decision of the Supreme Court in Kerins v McGuinness – Context and Implications
This Spotlight provides a comprehensive guide to the decision of the Supreme Court in Kerins v McGuinness & Ors. [Keywords: Parliament and government]
Spotlight: The Decision of the Supreme Court in Kerins v McGuinness – Context and Implications ()
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 18 Oct 2019
Bill Digest: Parents’ Leave and Benefit Bill 2019
The Bill Digest on the Parent’s Leave and Benefit Bill 2019 examines the broad policy context and background of the Bill as well its principal provisions. [Keywords: Parliament and Government, Social protection]
Published on 4 Sep 2019
Bill Digest: Blasphemy (Abolition of Offences and Related Matters) Bill 2019
This bill gives effect to the removal of blasphemy from the Constitution as voted on in the October 2018 referendum. [Keywords: Parliament and Government, People and communities]
Bill Digest: Blasphemy (Abolition of Offences and Related Matters) Bill 2019 ()
Published on 29 Jul 2019
Infographic: Local Elections 2019 (Northern Ireland) - A Statistical Profile
This infographic provides a visual overview of the results of the recent Local Elections in Northern Ireland. [Keywords: International and EU affairs, Parliament and Government, People and communities]
Infographic: Local Elections 2019 (Northern Ireland) - A Statistical Profile ()
Published on 15 Jul 2019
Bill Digest: Citizens’ Assemblies Bill 2019
This short technical bill provides for the use of the register of electors to select members for a citizens’ assembly. [Keywords: Parliament and government, People and communities]
Published on 26 Jun 2019
Research Matters Quarterly, no. 6
Topics include terrorist content online, daylight savings time, local elections and safe-access zones, and a PBO update.[Keywords: international and EU affairs, justice and crime, parliament and government]
Published on 13 Jun 2019
L&RS Infographic: The Private Members’ Bill (PMB) Process in Dáíl Éireann
This infographic provides a visual, non-exhaustive overview of the process by which TDs who are not Ministers can bring forward Bills (keywords: Parliament, government)
L&RS Infographic: The Private Members’ Bill (PMB) Process in Dáíl Éireann ()
Published on 31 May 2019
L&RS Infographic: Local Elections 2019 – A Statistical Profile
A Statistical Profile of the results of the recent Local Elections held on Friday, 24 May 2019 (LE2019). [Keywords: parliament and government]
L&RS Infographic: Local Elections 2019 – A Statistical Profile ()
Published on 30 May 2019
L&RS Note: Private Members’ Bills (PMBs): Admissibility, Government messages and detailed scrutiny (updated note)
This L&RS Note with accompanying infographic looks at key changes in PMB legislative processes, in particular around Money Messages, Financial Resolutions and ‘detailed scrutiny’. [Keywords: parliament and government]
Published on 22 May 2019
L&RS Note: Mandatory Sentences: Wayne Ellis v Minister for Justice and Equality
This L&RS Note examines issues regarding mandatory sentencing following the Supreme Court decision in Wayne Ellis v Minister for Justice and Equality (15 May 2019). [Keywords: justice and crime, parliament and government]
L&RS Note: Mandatory Sentences: Wayne Ellis v Minister for Justice and Equality ()