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Foilsithe ar 15 Beal 2024
Bill Digest: Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022
The Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022 provides for the transposition of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (“the EU Whistleblowing Directive”) into Irish law. The Bill provides for a number of amendments to the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 and expands the personal and material scope of the 2014 Act. The Bill also provides for the establishment of internal and external reporting channels and provides for the establishment of an Office of the Protected Disclosures Commissioner in the Office of the Ombudsman. The Bill also enhances the protections for workers who suffer penalisation as a result of making a protected disclosure. [Keywords: Justice and crime, Business and industry]
Foilsithe ar 2 Beal 2024
L&RS Note: ECPRD responses: ‘Safe Participation in Political Life’
This paper provides a summary of responses to a European Center for Parliamentary Research and Documentation (ECPRD) survey made to support the work of the Task Force on Safe Participation in Political Life. The request was comprised of ten questions focused on the measures being taken by parliaments to address harassment, abuse, and intimidation (HAI) of members of parliament. The request was sent to a total of 27 parliaments, which were the 26 EU nations (after Ireland) and the UK.
L&RS Note: ECPRD responses: ‘Safe Participation in Political Life’ ()
Foilsithe ar 5 Aib 2024
L&RS Note: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
This L&RS Note provides an overview of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism by examining the background to its introduction, its objectives, scope, and the timeline for its implementation. It also considers the potential implications it may have for developing countries and on the competitiveness of EU industry. [Keywords: Business and industry, Climate action, Environment and energy, International and EU affairs]
Foilsithe ar 6 Márta 2024
L&RS Note: EU nature restoration law
An overview of the nature restoration law, which seeks to set multiple binding restoration targets and obligations across a broad range of ecosystems, including forests, agricultural land, rivers, marine habitats and even urban areas.
[Climate | Focus]
Foilsithe ar 6 Feabh 2024
Bill Digest: Digital Services Bill 2023
The Digital Services Bill 2023, introduced by Ireland's Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment on December 5, 2023, is necessary to provide for the full implementation in Ireland of the EU Digital Services Act (“EU DSA") which came into force on 16 November 2022, and will fully apply in Member States from 17 February 2024. This Bill enacts necessary national legislative measures of the EU DSA, including appointing Coimisiún na Meán as the Digital Services Coordinator and lead Competent Authority. It also designates the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) as a secondary Competent Authority. Additionally, the Bill establishes a liability regime for online intermediaries, sets procedures for "trusted flagger" status, and creates mechanisms for handling user complaints. [Keywords: Business and industry, Economy and finance, International and EU affairs]
Foilsithe ar 15 Noll 2023
L&RS Note: Refugees in Ireland, the EU and Worldwide: Legal and Policy Developments at the EU level
This Note is the third of a series of three L&RS Notes concerning Refugees in Ireland, the EU and Worldwide. It discusses the Common European Asylum System and discusses relevant legal and policy developments at the EU level. [Keywords: International and EU Affairs, People and communities]
Foilsithe ar 11 Noll 2023
L&RS Note: Refugees in Ireland, the EU and Worldwide: Refugees in Ireland
This Note is the second of a series of three L&RS Notes concerning Refugees in Ireland, the EU and Worldwide. It provides an overview of the legal and policy framework governing the treatment of refugees in Ireland. [Keywords: International and EU Affairs, People and communities]
L&RS Note: Refugees in Ireland, the EU and Worldwide: Refugees in Ireland ()
Foilsithe ar 11 Noll 2023
L&RS Note: Refugees in Ireland, the EU and Worldwide: the international legal framework and refugees worldwide
This Note is the first of a series of three L&RS Notes concerning Refugees in Ireland, the EU and Worldwide. It examines the international legal framework and contemporary situation regarding refugees worldwide. [Keywords: International and EU Affairs, People and communities]
Foilsithe ar 5 Noll 2023
L&RS Note: Ireland and the Energy Charter Treaty
An overview of the Ireland and Energy Charter Treaty and its mechanisms and statistics on dispute resolution. [Keywords: Environment and energy, International and EU affairs]
Foilsithe ar 24 DFómh 2023
Bill Digest: Finance (State Guarantees, International Financial Institution Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023
The main purpose of the Bill is to enable the Minister for Finance to make contributions on behalf of the State to trust funds and special donor funds established by International Financial Institutions for the purpose of responding to crises. It also seeks Oireachtas approval to permit the State to enter into guarantee and contribution agreements associated with European Union financial assistance to Ukraine. [Keywords: Economy and Finance, International and EU affairs]
Foilsithe ar 11 DFómh 2023
Comparative social welfare rates across the EU in the context of Temporary Protection
This paper provides background and data on comparative social welfare rates of payment across EU States in respect of unemployment and old age pension. It also provides further context of the relationship between social welfare payments and those seeking refuge under the EU’s Temporary Protection Directive, activated on March 4, 2022 following the invasion of Ukraine.
Comparative social welfare rates across the EU in the context of Temporary Protection ()
Foilsithe ar 9 DFómh 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]
Foilsithe ar 5 DFómh 2023
Bill Digest: Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Cap on Market Revenues) Bill 2023
The main purpose of Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Cap on Market Revenues) Bill 2023 is to implement the cap on market revenues of Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1854 of 6 October 2022 on an emergency intervention to address high energy prices. [Keywords: Business and industry, Environment and energy, International and EU affairs]
Bill Digest: Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Cap on Market Revenues) Bill 2023 ()
Foilsithe ar 3 DFómh 2023
Spotlight: Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), and Sustainable Development: the Legal and Regulatory Framework in Ireland
The Spotlight: examines the legal and regulatory framework concerning environmental, social and governance (ESG), and sustainable development in Ireland; considers the importance of ESG for key stakeholders; discusses relevant legislative and policy developments at the EU and domestic levels; identifies supports for companies transitioning to more ESG-friendly practices; and compares Ireland’s performance in promoting ESG and sustainable development against other EU and OECD States.[Keywords: Business and industry, Economy and finance, Environment and Energy, Climate]
Foilsithe ar 12 Iúil 2023
Bill Digest: Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023
The main purpose of the Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023 is to implement the solidarity contribution of Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1854 of 6 October 2022 on an emergency intervention to address high energy prices. [Keywords: Business and industry, Environment and energy, International and EU affairs]
Foilsithe ar 16 Beal 2023
Bill Digest: Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill
The main purpose of the Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2023 is to transpose Parliament and Council Directive (EU) 2020/1828 of 25 November 2020 on representative actions for the protection of the collective interests of consumers.
Foilsithe ar 27 Aib 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]
Foilsithe ar 19 Noll 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]
Foilsithe ar 9 Samh 2022
Bill Digest: Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022
The purpose of this Bill is to give further effect to Directive (EU) 2019/1158 on work life balance for parents and carers. [Keywords: People and communities, International and EU affairs, economy and finance]
Bill Digest: Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022 ()
Foilsithe ar 26 DFómh 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]
Foilsithe ar 9 Meith 2022
Bill Digest: Consumer Rights Bill 2022
The Bill amends and consolidates the current law on the rights and remedies in the main types of consumer contract, and transposes relevant EU rules on enforcement, digital contracts, and contracts for the sale of goods. [Keywords: Business and industry, International and EU affairs]
Foilsithe ar 6 Beal 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 ()
Foilsithe ar 4 Márta 2022
Bill Digest: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2022
The Competition (Amendment) Bill 2022 is to transpose Directive (EU) 2019/1 also known as the ECN+ Directive into Irish law and provides for further powers for the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to enforce EU and national competition rules. [Keywords: Business and industry, International and EU affairs]
Foilsithe ar 28 Feabh 2022
L&RS Note: Assisted Human Reproduction Data
This note presents data on a range of treatments, procedures and policies related to Assisted Human Reproduction (AHR) in Ireland and internationally. [Keywords: Health, International and EU affairs, People and communities]
Foilsithe ar 18 DFómh 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 ()
Foilsithe ar 12 DFómh 2021
Bill Digest: Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021
This Bill introduces measures to prevent and combat the smuggling of persons. It gives effect to EU Directive 2002/90/EC, EU Framework Decision 2002/946/JHA, and in part to the UN Protocol on the Smuggling of Migrants [Keywords: International and EU affairs, Justice and crime]
Bill Digest: Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021 ()
Foilsithe ar 5 DFómh 2021
Bill Digest: Sea-Fisheries (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021
This Bill seeks to amend the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006 and implement Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 and Title VII of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 404/2011 regarding a new points system for Irish citizen masters of sea-fishing boats [Keywords: Rural, maritime and transport]
Bill Digest: Sea-Fisheries (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 ()
Foilsithe ar 22 MFómh 2021
Bill Digest: Criminal Law (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021
This Bill implements EU Council Framework Decision 2008/909/JHA to apply the mutual recognition principle to criminal judgments imposing
custodial sentences in the European Union [Keywords: International and EU affairs, Justice and crime]
Bill Digest: Criminal Law (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021 ()
Foilsithe ar 5 Lún 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 ()
Foilsithe ar 10 Meith 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]
Foilsithe ar 6 Beal 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 ()
Foilsithe ar 2 Feabh 2021
Bill Digest: Counterfeiting Bill 2020
The Counterfeiting Bill 2020 transposes outstanding elements of Directive 2014/62/EU to protect the euro and other currencies against counterfeiting and strengthens theft and fraud legislation. [Keywords: International and EU affairs, Justice and crime]
Foilsithe ar 7 Noll 2020
Bill Digest: Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020
This short Bill seeks to amend existing legislation, primarily to facilitate certain meetings of credit unions to be held virtually [Keywords: Economy and finance, International and EU affairs]
Bill Digest: Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020 ()
Foilsithe ar 27 Samh 2020
L&RS Note: Overview of Freeports or Free Zones
This L&RS Note provides an overview of freeports or free zones in Ireland and abroad and examines the rules and procedures around their establishment. [Keywords: Business and industry; International and EU affairs; Rural, maritime and transport]
Foilsithe ar 25 Samh 2020
Bill Digest: The Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020
The overarching aim of this Bill is to address a wide range of complex issues that could arise for citizens and businesses at the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020 [Keywords: Economy and finance, International and EU affairs, Justice and crime]
Foilsithe ar 17 Samh 2020
Bill Digest: Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2020
This Bill proposes to further transpose EU Directive 2017/1371 (‘PIF Directive’) in providing for offences of fraud against the EU’s financial interests and of misappropriation [Keywords: International and EU affairs, Justice and crime]
Bill Digest: Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2020 ()
Foilsithe ar 19 DFómh 2020
Bill Digest: Railway Safety (Reporting and Investigation of Serious Accidents, Accidents and Incidents involving Certain Railways) Bill 2020
This short technical Bill provides for the continuation of certain statutory powers of the Railway Accident Investigation Unit following EU Directive on railway safety (recast) [Keywords: International and EU affairs; Rural, maritime and transport]
Foilsithe ar 6 DFómh 2020
Bill Digest: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020
The Bill transposes EU Directive provisions in proposing domestic law amendments to help prevent use of the financial system for money laundering or terrorist financing. [Keywords: International and EU affairs, Justice and crime]
Bill Digest: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020 ()
Foilsithe ar 9 Meith 2020
L&RS Note: Brexit negotiations – progress to date and next steps
This L&RS Note discusses the current state of play in the Brexit negotiations [Keywords: International and EU affairs, Economy and finance]
L&RS Note: Brexit negotiations – progress to date and next steps ()
Foilsithe ar 1 Beal 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 ()
Foilsithe ar 30 Márta 2020
Spotlight: Direct Provision
This Spotlight examines the legal issues associated with the direct provision of services to international protection applicants in Ireland. [Keywords: International and EU affairs, People and communities]
Foilsithe ar 24 DFómh 2019
Bill Digest: Family Law Bill 2019
This bill implements the 2019 referendum results to reduce the time spouses live apart before seeking a divorce and includes some provisions connected to Brexit. [Keywords:International and EU affairs, Justice and crime, People and communities, Social protection]
Foilsithe ar 14 DFómh 2019
Economic Indicators: August 2019
Monthly L&RS statistical dashboard infographic profiling the performance of the Irish economy [Keywords: Economy and finance, International and EU affairs]
Foilsithe ar 3 DFómh 2019
Bill Digest: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Decisions on Supervision Measures) Bill 2019
This Bill aims to facilitate mutual recognition of supervision measures between EU Member States as an alternative to pre-trial detention. [Keywords: International and EU affairs, Justice and crime]
Bill Digest: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Decisions on Supervision Measures) Bill 2019 ()
Foilsithe ar 3 DFómh 2019
Bill Digest: Finance (Tax Appeals and Prospectus Regulation) Bill 2019
This Bill deals with two unconnected subjects. It changes the structure of the Tax Appeals Commission, and deals with prospectus regulation following Regulation (EU) 2017/1129. [Keywords: Economy and finance, International and EU affairs, Justice and crime]
Bill Digest: Finance (Tax Appeals and Prospectus Regulation) Bill 2019 ()
Foilsithe ar 3 MFómh 2019
Bill Digest: Criminal Records (Exchange of Information) Bill 2019
This bill gives effect to Framework Decision 2009/315/JHA establishing the European Criminal Records Information System (ECRIS). ECRIS facilitates criminal records information exchange between EU Members. [Keywords: International and EU affairs, Justice and crime]
Bill Digest: Criminal Records (Exchange of Information) Bill 2019 ()
Foilsithe ar 3 MFómh 2019
Bill Digest: Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons Bill 2019
This bill enables Ireland to become a State Party to the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (2017). [Keywords: International and EU affairs, Justice and crime]
Foilsithe ar 29 Iúil 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 ()
Foilsithe ar 22 Iúil 2019
Bill Digest: Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019
This bill aims to facilitate co-operation by An Garda Síochána with certain Coroners’ inquests and with institutions in Northern Ireland. [Keywords: International and EU affairs, Justice and crime, People and communities]
Bill Digest: Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Bill 2019 ()
Foilsithe ar 26 Meith 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]