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Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman said the Bill represents “a massive step forward” but campaigners have criticised elements of the legislation.
The long-awaited Birth Information and Tracing Bill will be published today.
The enactment of another provision from the Public Health Alcohol Bill 2018 follows the introduction of the so-called “booze curtain” in November.
The new laws came into effect at midnight.
Alcohol ads will be banned near schools, creches and playgrounds from next week.
It follows the passage of the Civil Law (Presumption of Death) Act in July.
The bill became law today on the fourth anniversary of the marriage referendum.
The Bill puts into law what already exists at the moment as a voluntary Central Bank code
The proposed legislation would ban the above-face-value resale of tickets for sporting and entertainment events.
The changes will resolve a number of difficulties in the registration of donor assisted births.
The regulations will apply to the public as well as the private sector subject to the employment thresholds.
The name, address and the risk the offender poses could be released on a case-by-case basis under the proposed new law.
The new law will require drivers to allow one metre when passing cyclists on roads with a speed limit under 50 km/h.
Put forward by Sinn Féin senators, the law aims to ensure “transparency” over where your tip is going.
Police in Copenhagen took the money from two men and three women from Iran.
The practice is now against the law.
This comes after comments made by Minister Leo Varadkar to the Oireachtas Health Committee.
Hardliners in Iran’s parliament are worried about an “invasion” of Western culture.
The Minister has announced how he will address the increase in premiums for private health insurance.
A new law extends Freedom of Information requests to cover limited areas of an Garda Síochána and other organisations. They don’t have to answer you though…
A town councillor in Mayo has called for a discussion on the issue as he believes criminals are getting away with crimes because their identities are hidden by hoodies.
Minister for Justice says new Bill takes effect immediately.