Regulatory

• New Freedom of Information Bill

  • PostedOctober 9, 2013
  

  On 25 July 2013, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howlin, introduced the new Freedom of Information Bill (the “Bill”). This Bill represents a significant development in the...

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• General Scheme of the Gambling Control Bill 2013

  • PostedJuly 18, 2013
  

  Alan Shatter, Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence recently announced the publication of the General Scheme of the Gambling Control Bill 2013. Minister Shatter, stated that “the legislation has the...

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• Regulation of Pre-School Childcare Services in Ireland

  • PostedJuly 9, 2013
  

  A recent investigation by RTÉ’s Prime Time programme has shed light on the mistreatment of children at a number of crèches in Dublin and Wicklow. The programme, “A Breach Of...

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• The Freedom of Information Bill 2012

  • PostedJune 20, 2013
  

  The Freedom of Information Bill 2012 (the “Bill) is one of the Governments legislative priorities for 2013. If the Bill is enacted, it will repeal and replace the current Freedom...

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• The Charities Act 2009

  • PostedApril 3, 2013

  After an extensive drafting process The Charities Act 2009 was enacted in February 2009. Its full effect has yet to be felt however, as the Act is being commenced in...

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• The Courts Bill 2013

  • PostedMarch 25, 2013
  

  The publication of the Courts Bill 2013 was announced by Minister Alan Shatter on the 19th March 2013. The implications of this Bill, if enacted, will be twofold: 1. Firstly,...

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