# regulation

Last year

2022

# sipo report

Five former special advisers apply to reduce one-year 'cooling-off' period for lobbying

Under the law, public officials are subject to a one year “cooling-off” period after they leave their roles.

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Jun 30th 2022, 1:08 PM

# the new digital age

A pivotal moment: The internet is in a state of uncertainty right now - what happens next?

Things are changing, and fast. Are Ireland and the EU ready? The Good Information Project is looking into this new digital age.

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Feb 7th 2022, 8:00 AM

All time

# regulation

'The system is weak': Just 29 sanctions for landlords in past year despite hundreds of investigations

In the majority of cases the landlord received either a written or monetary fine, or both, for breaches of rent pressure zone requirements.

The majority of RTB investigations relate to alleged breaches of rent pressure zone rules, Michelle Hennessy reports.

Social Democrats TD Cian O'Callaghan said the sanction figures indicate the enforcement system is not working.

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Nov 2nd 2021, 12:05 AM

# caring for carers

‘It's dangerous’: How Ireland is behind the curve on home care regulation

Part three of Noteworthy’s investigation reveals no legal requirements for training or registration in carer sector.

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Aug 6th 2020, 6:20 AM

# regulation

Simon Harris: We need more measures to 'toughen up' on self-isolation for people entering country

The minister said he would like this requirement backed up by the law.

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May 12th 2020, 11:18 AM

# scrutiny

Thomas Cook's auditors under investigation over role in signing off on latest accounts

If the FRC’s investigation finds any wrongdoing, it could lead to a severe reprimand and a fine for those involved.

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Oct 1st 2019, 9:24 AM

# Richard Bruton

Government to put pressure on social media companies over online safety

Minister Richard Bruton said that new legislation will be introduced to regulate social media companies.

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Sep 15th 2019, 6:00 AM

# regulation

Central Bank urged to ensure banks don't pass on tracker scandal fines to customers

This week Permanent TSB was fined €21 million for regulatory breaches.

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Jun 1st 2019, 9:30 AM

# Dangerous

Government to oppose quad bike and scrambler regulation Bill

The government said it has established its own working group to assess the issue.

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Oct 16th 2018, 8:42 PM

# fire sale

'It's not fair': Fianna Fáil poised to block PTSB loan sale to 'unregulated' vulture funds

The bank, which is 75% owned by the State, plans to sell off a loan book worth €4 billion.

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Feb 19th 2018, 9:18 AM

# Long Time Coming

Casinos, gaming machines and online gambling to be overseen by independent regulator

The Gambling Control Bill, which has been gathering dust in Leinster House, is to be updated.

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Jan 10th 2018, 8:00 PM

# standard of care

Plastic surgery clinics to be regulated under new licensing plan

The new laws will give Hiqa more powers to investigate both public and private hospitals.

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Dec 16th 2017, 8:00 AM

# what do you think

Poll: Should there be tougher penalties for using fireworks?

It’s currently an offence to import, ignite, throw, possess, or sell fireworks in the Republic.

20.8k

Nov 1st 2017, 8:45 AM

# regulation

'A dog who won't bark, never mind bite': Central Bank in the firing line over tracker scandal

More than 20,000 people were impacted by the scandal and numbers are likely to rise.

15.4k

Oct 19th 2017, 5:57 PM

# your experience

Government study asks people if rickshaws should be regulated

The National Transport Authority wants responses from rickshaw drivers and passengers.

11.9k

Aug 1st 2017, 6:10 AM

# Counselling

Harris 'sickened' at the 'misleading nonsense' spread by rogue crisis pregnancy agencies

The Regulation of Information Act may be strengthened to deal with rogue crisis pregnancy agencies.

13.9k

Jul 11th 2017, 2:56 PM

# Consumer rights

Inspector says 'an awful lot' of bouncy castles haven't been safety-checked

Bouncy castles are one of many holiday-related items people are being warned to ensure they are safety-certified.

13.0k

Jul 2nd 2017, 7:30 AM

# education regulation

English Language Teachers start shouting louder about their working rights

The Department of Education won’t meet with the teachers as they are private workers.

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Jun 25th 2017, 6:30 AM

# Careful Now

Dublin City Council issues warning regarding safety of rickshaws

The council has stated that rickshaws are not regulated, and are often not insured.

19.0k

Jun 9th 2017, 9:08 AM

# Complaints

3,500 complaints made to energy regulator - including one person who was wrongly charged €2,500

The regulator said it is important that customers know their rights.

11.7k

Jun 8th 2017, 6:15 AM

# regulation

This Irish fintech startup is helping banks wade through an 'Eiffel Tower' of regulation

As part of our weekly Startup Spotlight series, we profile Corlytics.

11.8k

May 28th 2017, 6:00 PM

Voices

Luke Ming Flanagan: 'Regulation, like taxes, is only for the little people'

Corporate Ireland doesn’t need to live up to the laws that are put in place for our health and our environment, writes Luke Ming Flanagan.

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Apr 13th 2017, 6:30 AM

# fight the fags

From September, all cigarette packs sold in Ireland will look the same

This makes part of effort to have Ireland tobacco free by 2025.

20.1k

Mar 29th 2017, 6:45 AM

# at the coalface

Donald Trump will today begin repealing Obama's main environmental protection laws

The US president will today unveil a series of measures to review regulations curbing oil, gas, and coal production.

25.5k

Mar 28th 2017, 7:36 AM

# droning on

Here's how the international community stops drones from crashing into aircraft

As commercial and private drones become ever more prevalent, the risk of airplane strikes heightens accordingly.

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Feb 26th 2017, 7:30 AM

# Michael Healy-Rae

Michael Healy-Rae says Trump's view on deregulation 'shows intelligence of the man'

He added that he’d have problems with Trump’s views on other issues.

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Feb 25th 2017, 1:08 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should MMA be regulated in Ireland?

Conor McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh says the current situation means “anybody can run an MMA event … to whatever standard they see fit”.

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Jan 29th 2017, 9:55 AM

# regulation

When politicians support cannabis-based medicines they're supporting medicine, not cannabis

Moves towards regulating the drug have taken a step forward this week.

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Dec 10th 2016, 7:15 AM

# An Bord Pleanála

Lease out a room through Airbnb? New guidelines could be on the way

Simon Coveney has said local authorities and property owners don’t always know where they stand.

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Oct 20th 2016, 10:29 AM

Voices

'Women right now are being lied to in the most grotesque fashion. Enough is enough'

Today, the Labour Party is introducing to the Dáil legislation that will require those who provide counselling services to women experiencing crisis pregnancies to be registered and regulated.

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Oct 19th 2016, 11:00 AM

# BUST

More than 3,000 holidaymakers claiming refund following collapse of Lowcostholidays

The Spanish tour operator collapsed on 15 July and customers have until 19 September to submit their claim.

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Aug 22nd 2016, 12:17 PM

Voices

Charity founders are often strong personalities who are left unchallenged

In the wake of the Console scandal, Cormac O’Ceallaigh says we need to make sure this crisis never happens again.

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Jul 23rd 2016, 8:30 PM

# Banking

The financial regulator's enforcement division is down a quarter of its staff

The recruitment campaign is ongoing.

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Jul 2nd 2016, 7:15 AM

# Longboat Quay

Development in Kildare among other apartments with major fire safety problem

That’s according to the Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly.

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Oct 4th 2015, 4:11 PM

# Licensing

'If pubs are selling c**k rings, how are they going to regulate sex shops?'

Suggestions to regulate sex shops in the same way as casinos has been mooted.

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Jul 29th 2015, 12:30 PM

# warning

The Irish version of Facebook could end up worse than the US version

Facebook’s chief of public policy in Europe said the numerous investigations into the company could see new features roll out slowly, or not arrive at all, in Europe

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Apr 29th 2015, 3:45 PM