# regulations

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2022

# regulations

Ban on insurance 'price walking' from July but new customer discounts still allowed

The regulations were the result of a review by the Central Bank of the use of differential pricing.

33.4k

Mar 15th 2022, 12:01 PM

# Coronavirus

Covid-19 restrictions for people travelling to Ireland to end tomorrow

International travellers to Ireland will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative PCR test upon arrival.

59.0k

Mar 5th 2022, 4:28 PM

All time

# Last Orders

Department clarifies that hotel bars must close at midnight - even for wedding guests

All activities associated with bars must cease at midnight, a spokesperson said.

52.5k

Nov 18th 2021, 3:20 PM

# Explainer

The Mica controversy explained: Here's why thousands of people took to the streets of Dublin to protest today

Homeowners are protesting in Dublin’s city centre today.

71.2k

Jun 15th 2021, 4:07 PM

# PSNI

PSNI investigates possible Covid breaches at funeral of well-known republican in Derry

The PSNI said a “significant” number of people gathered for the cortege in Derry.

16.6k

Jan 26th 2021, 6:51 PM

# Policing Covid

Gardaí have used emergency Covid-19 powers in 192 incidents over the past month

There were also 64 incidents of spitting and/or coughing against members of An Garda Síochána.

14.1k

May 12th 2020, 6:55 PM

# Infertility

Explainer: When will IVF treatment be provided through the Irish public health service?

New fertility hubs will be open next year, with IVF available in 2021.

14.6k

Dec 19th 2019, 6:03 PM

# Challenge

Landmark High Court challenge against State over peat regulations opens before High Court

The action has been taken by the environmental group Friends of the Irish Environment.

8.7k

Sep 5th 2019, 6:00 AM

# regulations

Government finalising guidelines for tattooing and body piercing in Ireland

Currently there are no basic training requirements for staff and no age of consent required.

25.8k

Aug 26th 2019, 6:00 AM

# regulations

Wells Fargo fined €5.8m by Central Bank over failures in regulatory reporting

A spokesperson for the bank said it had made ‘significant improvements’ to systems, processes and resources.

9.8k

Jul 5th 2019, 2:36 PM

# airbnb

Majority of revenue on Airbnb comes from rentals which will be hit by new laws

Data scraped from site shows widespread use of ‘domestic’ units as short-term lets.

47.3k

Jun 30th 2019, 10:00 PM

# New Rules

Airbnb is urging hosts to contact politicians to ask for a 'grace period' in new laws

Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy has asked politicians not to take heed to representations made to them calling for a delay.

18.1k

Apr 17th 2019, 12:05 AM

# homeowners' rights

Central Bank to scrap code of conduct for banks on the transfer of mortgages as it's 'not relevant'

Sinn Féin’s No Consent, No Sale Bill aims to puts the code on a statutory footing.

30.5k

Apr 2nd 2019, 12:05 AM

# regulations

Minister appoints counsellor board that will deal with 'rogue' psychotherapists and crisis pregnancy agencies

The board’s work will take a minimum of two years to complete.

12.7k

Feb 28th 2019, 5:50 PM

# Abortion Services

Counsellor registration board to be announced, bringing 'rogue' unplanned pregnancy agency regulations one step closer

It could be a number of years before these ‘counsellors’ are outlawed.

9.5k

Feb 2nd 2019, 6:30 AM

# regulations

Poll: Should there be mandatory inspections for childminders?

Only a fraction of all childminders are registered with authorities.

24.6k

Mar 26th 2018, 9:35 AM

# rent a room

'I've had my rent put up twice in seven days - then I was told to leave over bin bags'

Homeowners can earn up to €14,000 a year tax free by renting out a room in their home.

42.8k

Jan 26th 2018, 12:05 AM

# be careful

Did you get a drone for Christmas? Here's everything you need to know before flying it

There are a few essential things you need to before you fly your drone.

40.9k

Dec 26th 2017, 1:06 PM

# regulations

Contaminated face paints and heavy metals in make-up among safety problems found in cosmetics

One in ten of all 471 products tested were found to be non-compliant with Ireland’s health product watchdog’s health and safety regulations.

10.3k

Sep 19th 2017, 6:00 AM

# Rules

Connacht left frustrated by EPCR registration issue before play-off

The western province had planned to start Eoin Griffin at outside centre.

17.4k

May 19th 2017, 4:38 PM

# Project Players

'I got Malakai Fekitoa straight out of school, he was living in his car at the time'

The residency regulation in rugby has increased to five years, but what will really change?

18.7k

May 12th 2017, 7:00 AM

# homesharing

Airbnb hosts in Dublin made €52 million last year

A new report shows that the typical Airbnb host made €4,900.

15.6k

Jan 26th 2017, 3:08 PM

# Not so fast

Did you get a drone for Christmas? Don't fly it straight away

You should check a few things first before you go on your maiden flight.

36.2k

Dec 25th 2016, 6:30 PM

# Food Safety

A Roscommon takeaway and bakery were both served with closure orders last month

In addition, a kebab take-away in Co Mayo was also served with a closure order.

46.2k

Dec 7th 2016, 11:05 AM

Drones will face new rules to cut risks

“Drones have a place in modern society but they must be regulated,” says Fine Gael MEP.

13.7k

Nov 14th 2016, 4:16 PM

# Emergency Response

How Donegal Mountain Rescue Team is using drones to save people

Tests from the Donegal Mountain Rescue Team will help shape EU regulations.

13.4k

Apr 8th 2016, 3:31 PM

# Tax inversion

A €160 billion drug company deal could be in jeopardy due to new US financial rules

The new rules are aimed at stopping US companies setting up bases abroad.

15.4k

Apr 5th 2016, 7:22 AM

# Public Services Card

Applying for a passport? New measures to combat identity theft are being introduced

New measures by the Passport Service of Ireland will be introduced at the end of the month.

36.6k

Mar 10th 2016, 1:47 PM

Voices

The yawn-inducing name of this EU-US trade deal is what makes it so dangerous

The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership covers a wide range of policy areas that will impact on your life, writes David Lundy

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Jan 18th 2016, 5:00 PM

Voices

Elected officials need to know there are consequences to corruption

Corruption is a health risk to our democracy, writes Nuala Haughey.

221

Dec 9th 2015, 12:00 PM

# Net Neutrality

The EU voted on rules that will shape the internet here, but how will it affect you?

The new legislation surrounding net neutrality has left many concerned, but there is still hope.

9.2k

Oct 28th 2015, 4:45 PM

# Come Fly With Me

Turns out flying a drone professionally is more complex than you think...

For one, you’ll need two people if you want to properly capture footage.

12.7k

Aug 22nd 2015, 10:15 AM

# nil by mouth

Was your favourite take-away closed over safety concerns last month?

17 food businesses around the country were.

52.4k

Aug 6th 2015, 11:13 AM

# aoife beary

Berkeley survivors reunited as city attempts to prevent another tragedy

Aoife Beary is due to move the same centre as Hannah Waters and Clodagh Cogley.

23.2k

Jul 15th 2015, 9:15 AM

# tagged

The EU has unveiled a new logo that shows which devices follow its privacy laws

The growing use of RFID chips in devices has caused the European Commission to put together regulations for them, ensuring no legal ‘grey zone’ emerges from their use.

9.3k

Jul 30th 2014, 6:20 PM

# virtual currency

Dell is now the largest company to accept payments in Bitcoin

The computer giant’s CEO Michael Dell made the announcement on Twitter.

5.2k

Jul 21st 2014, 11:10 AM

# TTIP

Top chef says Ireland must not allow GM foods to be sold here

Kevin Thornton has warned that the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership could lead to the introduction of genetically-modified foods here. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland said that GM foods are safe to eat.

14.1k

Jul 14th 2014, 11:08 AM

# Food Fight

Market traders dismiss criticism from local businesses as 'begrudgery'

Des Vallely, the co-director of Irish Village Markets, said that restaurants should focus on the quality and price of their produce, rather than ‘giving out’ about competitors.

12.3k

Jul 8th 2014, 2:55 PM