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# regulation - Monday 13 May, 2013
Former Taoiseach’s comments on financial regulation gave MEP ‘the shivers’
At a conference last week Bruton said there should be less regulation of the IFSC.
# regulation - Sunday 21 April, 2013
Kenny: “Failures in regulation cost this country dearly”
The Taoiseach made the comment as he launched a public consultation on a new Government policy statement on economic regulation.
# regulation - Friday 5 April, 2013
Doctors’ organisation rejects abortion motions
The IMO heard debates about legislating for abortion in cases of rape, incest and fatal fetal anomalies.
# regulation - Monday 25 March, 2013
Homeowners will have to prove ‘significant pyrite damage’ to receive Property Tax exemption
Speaking in Ashboure today, Phil Hogan said the issue was “yet another problem inherited from the previous government”.
# regulation - Tuesday 26 February, 2013
New child protection inspections to bring Ireland in line with international standards
The inspections will see the State’s children and families services subject to independent inspection and monitoring for the first time.
# regulation - Monday 25 February, 2013
James Reilly pledges to tackle smoking problem in Europe
Most MEPs agreed that regluation was needed, though some said they were worried about the fiscal impact and an increase in the illegal cigarette trade.
# regulation - Friday 25 January, 2013
Age Action: Legal clarity needed on Do Not Resuscitate orders
Age Action made the statement after Mulross Nursing Home was found to have DNR orders but without evidence that they had been discussed with residents or their families.
# regulation - Wednesday 23 January, 2013
I won’t choose taxis driven by a foreign driver, says Fianna Fáil Senator
Pascal Mooney apologised for his comments after he told the Seanad that “obvious non-national” drivers often don’t know directions around Dublin city.
# regulation - Saturday 12 January, 2013
Aaron McKenna: Regulate social media? No – we need a free speech law
There are troubling restrictions on our free expression in Ireland. We should follow the US and give it explicit protection – even if that means some vitriol.
# regulation - Thursday 10 January, 2013
10 interesting moments from day two of the Oireachtas hearings on abortion
Wednesday marked the second day of Oireachtas hearings on how to implement the government’s decision to legislate for the X Case with legal opinions being heard.
# regulation - Wednesday 9 January, 2013
Minister: Some politicians fear ‘transfer of power’ created by social media
Ciarán Cannon believes that social media does not need to be subjected to any more regulation than is already in place and has hit out at some who do not understand or fear sites like Facebook and Twitter.
Column: Politicians should engage in social media, not regulate it
Some fear social media because they misunderstand it or fear power being transferred from the few to the many but it needs no more or no less regulation than our existing methods, argues junior minister Ciarán Cannon.
# regulation - Tuesday 8 January, 2013
Director of Enforcement to step down from Central Bank
Peter Oakes, who set up the new enforcement department at the Central Bank when he joined in October 2010, said he is leaving to pursue other interests.
# regulation - Saturday 5 January, 2013
Poll: Would you welcome legislation to regulate websites used by children?
Frances Fitzgerald has expressed concern at difficulties in regulating websites due to the open nature of the internet, but would you welcome it?
# regulation - Thursday 3 January, 2013
Ofcom sets out proposals to tackle mid-contract price rises
The regulator is considering introducing rules allowing customers to exit their contract without penalty if prices are raised in the middle of a contract term.
# regulation - Friday 28 December, 2012
China tightens internet controls, forces users to register their real names
The new rules follow anonymous online postings which accused Chinese officials of misconduct in office. The government claims the law is aimed at protecting users’ personal information.
# regulation - Thursday 27 December, 2012
Nick Leeson: The banks don’t care so we need to look after each other
“As austerity bites to the knuckle, soup kitchens spring up around the country and children are sent to school hungry. It just seems so terribly wrong.”
# regulation - Sunday 23 December, 2012
POT: A history of marijuana
Washington State and Colorado in the US voted to legalise the drug’s use last month – but what happened in the States before pot went ‘proper’?
# regulation - Thursday 29 November, 2012
Leveson Report: “Putting a policeman in every newsroom is no sort of answer”
Lord Leveson said that a new independent regulatory body should be set up so that the press could regulate itself. He also criticised the link between politicians and the press.
# regulation - Tuesday 13 November, 2012
EU says deal on Basel III bank rules possible next month
Cyprus says it hopes to see a deal in December on new Basel III rules for regulating banks.
# regulation - Wednesday 8 August, 2012
Housing Minister launches draft voluntary regulation code for housing bodies
Jan O’Sullivan said the draft code paves the way for a protective statutory framework and more assistance for those working in the sector.
# regulation - Saturday 7 July, 2012
Press Ombudsman to give evidence at Leveson inquiry
John Horgan will appear before the inquiry into media ethics in the UK next week.
# regulation - Wednesday 4 July, 2012
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Nine things to know this morning…
# regulation - Sunday 24 June, 2012
Cash for Gold shops should ask for proof of identity, says TD
A TD has suggested that Cash for Gold shops should be licensed, meaning that all gold is photographed and sent to the police before being accepted.
# regulation - Saturday 23 June, 2012
Some Ulster Bank branches remain open today as problems continue
One TD has warned that the problems at the bank could turn into a ‘more serious crisis’ if it is not fully resolved in the next 48 hours.
# regulation - Monday 18 June, 2012
Government hopes new website will lessen red tape burden
BusinessRegulation.ie will be launched by Minister Richard Bruton this morning.
# regulation - Thursday 31 May, 2012
EU moves to impose €315k-a-day fines on Germany
Germany has had “a considerable amount of time” to bring data retention directive into law but still hasn’t done so, says European Commission.
# regulation - Wednesday 30 May, 2012
The Daily Fix: Wednesday
Your essential evening round-up of the day’s biggest news…
# regulation - Saturday 14 April, 2012
Legal Services Bill is not an ambush on the sector, says Shatter
The Justice Minister also compared some of the legal rites of passage to those of Harry Potter’s school, Hogwarts.
Cigarette packets could be stripped of all branding in the UK
The Health Secretary in the UK has said he wants to make smoking appear less attractive.
# regulation - Wednesday 4 April, 2012
Real sale prices of houses to be published – Shatter
The Minister for Justice has announced a new property regulatory body which will provide more transparency to the property market.
# regulation - Friday 30 March, 2012
What do YOU think of the draft children’s ads code?
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland wants to hear what the public think of proposed limits to how fatty, sugary and salty food and drink is targeted at children in ads.
# regulation - Thursday 22 March, 2012
How to prevent corruption in the future: Mahon’s recommendations
The payments and planning inquiry has learned some valuable lessons in 15 years, it says – here are its recommendations for fighting corruption.
# regulation - Monday 12 March, 2012
Regulator fines Aviva €490,000
The insurance firm had breached the Consumer Protection Code on a number of occasions between 2007 and 2011.
# regulation - Monday 27 February, 2012
European Commission sends formal notice to Ireland over VHI
Ireland will now have to engage with the EC on issues relating to the regulation of VHI.
# regulation - Friday 3 February, 2012
Column: Legal reform is a chance to finally do the right thing for consumers
Solicitors and barristers exist for their clients – not the other way around. That’s why reform of the legal system is crucial, writes Minister for Justice Alan Shatter.
# regulation - Monday 30 January, 2012
Report: Government needs to regulate home care services
A new report by the Law Reform Commission recommends that a register of professional home carers should be set up.
# regulation - Tuesday 24 January, 2012
Stop payments now, Central Bank advises YourMoney.ie customers
The bank said it has “reasons to be concerned” about the handling of money by the debt management firm.
# regulation - Tuesday 17 January, 2012
Explained: The GAA’s move to tackle ‘illegal’ manager payments
Senior county officials will meet on Saturday to discuss ways to solve the manager payment controversy. Here’s our Q&A guide to what it’s all about.
Duffy urges GAA to act now on manager payments
The GAA has released Paraic Duffy’s discussion paper on the issue of manager payments, which will be debated by county officials at a meeting this weekend.
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