Revenge porn, cyber stalking to become illegal Revenge pornography and cyber stalking are set to become illegal offences, after Cabinet approved the drafting of a Non-Fatal Offences (Amendment) Bill to address loopholes in current legislation. News • 31 Dec 16
Revenge porn, cyber stalking to become illegal Revenge pornography and cyber stalking are set to become illegal offences, after Cabinet approved the drafting of a Non-Fatal Offences (Amendment) Bill to address loopholes in current legislation. News • 31 Dec 16
More housing with fire safety defects - Kelly Minister for the Enviroment Alan Kelly has said he believes that fire safety deficiencies identified at an apartment complex in Dublin have been replicated elsewhere. News • 04 Oct 15
More housing with fire safety defects - Kelly Minister for the Enviroment Alan Kelly has said he believes that fire safety deficiencies identified at an apartment complex in Dublin have been replicated elsewhere. News • 04 Oct 15
New measures to prevent 'marriages of convenience' New measures have come into effect to prevent so-called "marriages of convenience" taking place in Ireland. News • 18 Aug 15
New measures to prevent 'marriages of convenience' New measures have come into effect to prevent so-called "marriages of convenience" taking place in Ireland. News • 18 Aug 15
Tougher sentences for recidivist burglars The Cabinet has approved proposals to introduce new legislation to allow for longer sentences for offenders who carry out multiple burglaries in private dwellings. News • 15 Apr 15
Tougher sentences for recidivist burglars The Cabinet has approved proposals to introduce new legislation to allow for longer sentences for offenders who carry out multiple burglaries in private dwellings. News • 15 Apr 15
Govt approved drafting e-cigarette bill last year A spokesperson for the Department of Health has said the Government approved the drafting of a General Scheme of a Bill last year to restrict e-cigarette sales. News • 31 Jan 15
Govt approved drafting e-cigarette bill last year A spokesperson for the Department of Health has said the Government approved the drafting of a General Scheme of a Bill last year to restrict e-cigarette sales. News • 31 Jan 15
Impact of regulation not being assessed - report The impact of most new legislation is not being analysed before it is enacted, according to a new report by public affairs consultancy group EPS Consulting. Business • 31 Mar 14
Impact of regulation not being assessed - report The impact of most new legislation is not being analysed before it is enacted, according to a new report by public affairs consultancy group EPS Consulting. Business • 31 Mar 14
Hayes: Sex offences bill must address family abuse A proposed bill on a sex offenders' register focuses on the "shadow behind the bush" but must also address "the risk of the footsteps on the stairs", Minister for State Brian Hayes has said. News • 11 Oct 13
Hayes: Sex offences bill must address family abuse A proposed bill on a sex offenders' register focuses on the "shadow behind the bush" but must also address "the risk of the footsteps on the stairs", Minister for State Brian Hayes has said. News • 11 Oct 13
Seanad passes abortion legislation second stage The Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill has passed the second stage in the Seanad by 42 votes to 14. News • 17 Jul 13
Seanad passes abortion legislation second stage The Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill has passed the second stage in the Seanad by 42 votes to 14. News • 17 Jul 13
Abortion legislation approved and published The Government has published the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill after it was approved by Cabinet. News • 13 Jun 13
Abortion legislation approved and published The Government has published the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill after it was approved by Cabinet. News • 13 Jun 13
Groups say abortion bill has defects Several organisations have said that there are defects in the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013. News • 22 May 13
Groups say abortion bill has defects Several organisations have said that there are defects in the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013. News • 22 May 13
Inquiry legislation to include costs measure Legislation to establish a framework for Oireachtas inquiries will allow witnesses recoup legal costs if their good name is called into question. Business • 17 May 13
Inquiry legislation to include costs measure Legislation to establish a framework for Oireachtas inquiries will allow witnesses recoup legal costs if their good name is called into question. Business • 17 May 13
Medical Council seeks changes to abortion law Medical Council President Kieran Murphy has told the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children that the council is seeking changes to the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill. News • 18 May 13
Medical Council seeks changes to abortion law Medical Council President Kieran Murphy has told the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children that the council is seeking changes to the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill. News • 18 May 13
Kenny responds to Archbishop's abortion concerns Taoiseach Enda Kenny has responded to views made on the abortion legislation by Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin. News • 16 May 13
Kenny responds to Archbishop's abortion concerns Taoiseach Enda Kenny has responded to views made on the abortion legislation by Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin. News • 16 May 13
Government publishes list of planned legislation The Government has released the list of legislation it expects to publish between now and Easter. News • 16 Jan 13
Government publishes list of planned legislation The Government has released the list of legislation it expects to publish between now and Easter. News • 16 Jan 13
Care that risks foetus can be ethical - bishops The country's Catholic bishops have said medical treatment on a seriously-ill pregnant woman which may endanger the foetus is ethically permissible provided every effort is made to save both lives. News • 20 Nov 12
Care that risks foetus can be ethical - bishops The country's Catholic bishops have said medical treatment on a seriously-ill pregnant woman which may endanger the foetus is ethically permissible provided every effort is made to save both lives. News • 20 Nov 12
Demonstrations in Dublin, Cork over abortion law More than 1,000 people have protested outside Leinster House while another 200 people took part in a candlelit vigil in Cork calling for abortion legislation in the wake of Savita Halappanavar's death. News • 21 Nov 12
Demonstrations in Dublin, Cork over abortion law More than 1,000 people have protested outside Leinster House while another 200 people took part in a candlelit vigil in Cork calling for abortion legislation in the wake of Savita Halappanavar's death. News • 21 Nov 12
Over 2,000 take part in anti-abortion march Over 2,000 people have taken part in an anti-abortion march in Castlebar, Co Mayo. News • 03 Nov 12
Over 2,000 take part in anti-abortion march Over 2,000 people have taken part in an anti-abortion march in Castlebar, Co Mayo. News • 03 Nov 12
Legislation planned to allow Oireachtas inquiries The Government is to draw up new legislation that will allow TDs and Senators to carry out inquiries. News • 31 Oct 12
Legislation planned to allow Oireachtas inquiries The Government is to draw up new legislation that will allow TDs and Senators to carry out inquiries. News • 31 Oct 12
Public support sought for prostitution law change A billboard and social media campaign, which seeks public support to change the laws around prostitution in Ireland, gets under way over the weekend. News • 17 Aug 12
Public support sought for prostitution law change A billboard and social media campaign, which seeks public support to change the laws around prostitution in Ireland, gets under way over the weekend. News • 17 Aug 12
Vote on Gaeltacht Bill to take place next week A Dáil vote on proposed legislation which would change the way Gaeltacht areas are administered has been postponed until next week. News • 13 Jul 12
Vote on Gaeltacht Bill to take place next week A Dáil vote on proposed legislation which would change the way Gaeltacht areas are administered has been postponed until next week. News • 13 Jul 12
Gardaí, Central Bank to fall under FOI legislation The Government has confirmed it will extend Freedom of Information legislation to all public bodies including the gardaí and the Central Bank. News • 06 Jul 12
Gardaí, Central Bank to fall under FOI legislation The Government has confirmed it will extend Freedom of Information legislation to all public bodies including the gardaí and the Central Bank. News • 06 Jul 12
Wide-ranging corruption bill published Wide-ranging new measures to tackle corruption have been published by the Government. News • 20 Jun 12
Wide-ranging corruption bill published Wide-ranging new measures to tackle corruption have been published by the Government. News • 20 Jun 12
Government accepts FF finance regulation proposals The Government has accepted without a vote a Fianna Fáil Private Members Bill on providing extra powers for the Financial Services Ombudsman. News • 29 Mar 12
Government accepts FF finance regulation proposals The Government has accepted without a vote a Fianna Fáil Private Members Bill on providing extra powers for the Financial Services Ombudsman. News • 29 Mar 12
Clamping bill to be published within two months New laws to regulate the clamping industry are expected to be published within two months. News • 28 Mar 12
Clamping bill to be published within two months New laws to regulate the clamping industry are expected to be published within two months. News • 28 Mar 12
