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Recent Irish Legislative Developments

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Recent Irish Legislative Developments - meeting on 27 June 2001
Recent Irish Legislative Developments - meeting on 25 September 2001
Recent Irish Legislative Developments - meeting on 27 November 2001
Recent Irish Legislative Developments - meeting on 29 January 2002
Recent Irish Legislative Developments - meeting on 23 April 2002
Recent Irish Legislative Developments - meeting on 8 October 2002
Recent Irish Legislative Developments - meeting on 21 November 2002
Recent Irish Legislative Developments - meeting on 20 May 2003
Recent Irish Legislative Developments - meeting on 22 July 2003
Recent Irish Legislative Developments - meeting on 3 December 2003
Recent Irish Legislative Developments - meeting on 23 March 2004
Recent Irish Legislative Developments - meeting on 29 June 2004
Recent Irish Legislative Developments - meeting on 30 November 2004
Recent Irish Legislative Developments - meeting on 31 May 2005
Recent Irish Legislative Developments - meeting on 11 April 2006
Recent Irish Legislative Developments - meeting on 20 June 2006
Irish Legislative Developments 5 December 2000 - 27 June 2001 - paper presented at meeting on 27 June 2001 

Acts

  • Wildlife (Amendment) Act, 2001

    Bills
  • Waste Management (Amendment) Bill, 2001 and Waste Management (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2001
  • Sustainable Energy Bill, 2001

    Statutory Instruments
  • S.I. No. 366/2000 European Communities (Authorisation, Placing on the Market, Use and Control of Plant Protection Products) (Amendment) Regulations, 2000.
  • S.I. No. 377/2000 European Communities (Aquaculture, Animals and Fish) (Placing on the Market and Control of Certain Diseases) Regulations, 2000.
  • S.I. No. 001/2001 Local Government (Planning & Development) General Policy Directive (Shopping) 1998 (Revocation Order) 2001
  • S.I. No. 6/2001 The European Communities (Safety Advisers for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 12/2001 Water Quality (Dangerous Substances) Regulations, 2001 S.I. No. 13/2001 Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Sulphur Content of Heavy Fuel Oil and Gas Oil) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 34/2001 European Communities Aquaculture Animals & Fish (Placing on the Market and Control of Certain Diseases) (Amendment) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 22/2001Quality of Bathing Waters (Amendment) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 33/2001 European Communities (Authorisation, Placing on the Market, Use and Control of Plant Protection Products) (Amendment) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 47/2001 Aviation Regulation Act, 2001 (Establishment Day) Order, 2001
  • S.I. No. 54/2001 Chemical Weapons
  • S.I. No. 71/2001 Wildlife (Amendment) Act, 2000 (Commencement) Order, 2001
  • S.I. No. 65/2001 European Communities (Minimum Stocks of Petroleum Oils) (Amendment) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 78/2001 Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (Carcinogens) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 88/2001 Environment and Local Government (Delegation of Ministerial Functions)Order, 2001
  • S.I. No. 153/2001 Planing & Development Act, 2000 (Commencement) Order, 2001
  • S.I. No. 154/2001 Planning & Development (Licensing of Outdoor Events) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 140/2001 European Communities (Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Pesticides)(Amendment) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 141/2001 European Communities (Authorisation, Placing on the Market, Use and Control of Plant Protection Products) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 138/2001 European Communities (Pesticide Residues) (Cereals) (Amendment) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 137/2001European Communities (Pesticide Residues) (Foods Stuff of Animal Origin) (Amendment) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 136/2001 European Communities (Pesticide Residues) (Fruit and Vegetables) (Amendment) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 139/2001European Communities (Pesticide Residues) (Products of Plant Origin, including Fruit and Vegetables) (Amendment) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 188/2001 Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (General Application) (Amendment) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 234/2001 Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Environmental Specifications for Petrol and Diesel Fuels (Amendment) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 219/2001 Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act, 1989 (Appeal of Section 38 of Factories Act, 1955) (Commencement) Order, 2001
  • S.I. No. 254/2001 Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, 2001

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Irish Legislative Developments 27 June -  25 September 2001 - paper presented at IELA meeting 25 September 2001

Acts

  • Waste Management (Amendment) Act, 2001
  • The Heritage Fund Bill, 2001

    Statutory Instruments
  • S.I. No. 33/2001European Communities (Authorisation, Placing on the Market, Use and Control of Plant Protection Products) (Amendment) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 73/2001European Communities (Authorisation Planning on the Market, Use and Control of Plant Protection Products) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 138/2001Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (General Application) (Amendment) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 218/2001Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Confined Spaces) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 234/2001Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Environmental Specifications for Petrol and Diesel Fuels) (Amendment) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 249/2001 European Communities (Pesticide Residues) Food Stuffs of Animal Origin (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 250/2001 European Communities (Pesticide Residues) (Cereals) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 256/2001European Communities (Pesticide Residues) Products of Origin, including Fruit and Vegetables (Amendment) No. 2 Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 267/2001Waste Management (Use of Sewage Sludge in Agriculture) (Amendment) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 272/2001Planning and Development Act, 2000 (Designation of Strategic Development Zone – Adamstown, Lucan) Order, 2001
  • S.I. No. 273/2001Planning and Development Act, 2000 (Designation of Strategic Development Zone – Hansfield, Blanchardstown) Order, 2001
  • S.I. No. 274/2001Designation of Strategic Development Zone – Clonmagadden Valley, Navan) Order, 2001
  • S.I. No. 335/2001 Planning and Development Act, 2000 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order, 2001
  • S.I. No. 336/2001 Planning and Development (Appointment of Chairperson and Ordinary Members of An Board Pleanala) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 339/2001 European Communities (Consumer Information on Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions of New Passenger Cars) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 341/2001 Waste Management (Farm Plastics) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 345/2001 Waste Management Act, 1996 (Prescribed Date), Order 2001
  • S.I. No. 359/2001 European Communities (Authorisation, Placing on the Market, Use and Control of Plant Protection Produces) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 371/2001 Wildlife Amendment Act, 2000 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order, 2001
  • S.I. No. 371/2001 Wildlife (Amendment) Act, 2000 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order, 2001
  • S.I. No. 372/2001 Wildlife (Fish and Aquatic Invertebrate Animals) (Exclusion) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 374/2001 European Communities (Mechanically Propelled Vehicle Entry into Service) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 375/2001 Wildlife (Import and Export of Fauna and Flora) (Designation of Ports and Airports) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 389/2001Petroleum and Off-Shore Exploration (Transfer of Departmental Administration and Ministerial Functions) Order, 2001
  • S.I. No. 390/2001 Waste Management (Prescribed Date) Regulations, 2001

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Irish Legislative Developments 25 September 2001 - 27 November 2001 - paper presented at IELA meeting on 27 November 2001

Bills

  • Housing (miscellaneous provisions) Bill, 2001.
  • Fisheries (Amendment) Bill, 2000 (as passed by Dail Eireann, 15 November 2001).

    Statutory Instruments
  • S.I. No. 414 of 2001, European Communities (Introduction of Organisms Harmful to Plants or Plant Products) (Prohibition) (Amendment) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 428 of 2001, Wildlife (Wild Birds) (Open Seasons) (Amendment) Order, 2001
  • S.I. No. 429 of 2001, European Communities (Motor Vehicles Type Approval)Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 458 of 2001, Local Government Act, 2001 (Commencement) Order, 2001
  • S.I. No. 459 of 2001, Quality of Shellfish Waters (Amendment) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 481 of 2001, Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 484 of 2001, National Standards Authority of Ireland Act, 1996 (Section 32) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 492 of 2001, Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 493 of 2001, Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Act, 1998 (Appointment of Competent Authorities) Order, 2001
  • S.I. No. 494 of 2001 Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (Fees) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 495 of 2001 Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Act, 1998 (Commencement Order), 2001
  • S.I. No. 500 of 2001, European Communities (Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 511 of 2001, European Communities (Energy Efficiency Requirements for Ballasts for Fluorescent Lighting) Regulations, 2001.

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Irish Legislative Developments 27 November 2001 - 29 January 2002 - paper presented ay IELA meeting on 29 January 2002

Acts

  • Heritage Fund Act, 2001.
  • Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 2002.

    Bills
  • Sustainable Energy Bill, 2001

    Statutory Instruments
  • S.I. No. 525 of 2001, Local Government (Planning and Development) (Fees) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 538 of 2001, European Communities (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Amendment) Regulations 2001
  • S.I. No. 539 of 2001, Local Government (Planning and Development) (Amendment) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 540 of 2001, Waste Management (Collection Permit) (Amendment) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 575 of 2001, Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Licensing of Industrial Plant) (Fees Amendment) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 578 of 2001 Derelict Sites (Urban Areas) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 584 of 2001, Dangerous Substances (Retail and Private Petroleum of Stores) (Amendment) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 590 of 2001 Local Government Act, 2001 (Supplementary Provisions) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 599 of 2001 Planning and Development Act, 2000 (Commencement) (No.3) Order 2001
  • S.I. No. 600 of 2001 (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 605 of 2001, Waste Management (Environmental Levy) (Plastic Bags) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 619 of 2001, Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Chemical Agents) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 632 of 2001, European Communities (Noise Emission by Equipment for Use Outdoors) Regulations, 2001
  • S.I. No. 656 of 2001, Heritage Fund Act, 2001 (Commencement) Order, 2001
  • S.I. No. 2 of 2002, Building Regulations Advisory Body Order, 2002

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Irish Legislative Developments 27 November 2001 - 29 January 2002 - paper presented at IELA meeting on 23 April 2002

Acts

  • Housing (Miscellaneous) Provisions Act, 2002
  • Radiological Protection (Amendment) Act, 2002
  • Sustainable Energy Act, 2002

    Statutory Instruments
  • S.I. No. 15 of 2002 - Environmental Protection Agency (Selection Procedures) (Amendment) Regulations 2002
  • S.I. No. 70 of 2002 - Planning and Development Regulations, 2002
  • S.I. No. 86 of 2002 - Waste Management (Land Fill Levy) Regulations, 2002
  • S.I. No. 133 of 2002 - Radiological Protection (Amendment) Act, 2002 (Commencement) Order, 2002

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Irish Legisative Developments 23 April 2002 - 8 October 2002 - paper presented at IELA meeting on 8 October 2002

Acts

  • Minister for the Environment and Local Government (Performance of Certain Functions) Act, 2002

Bills

  • Planning and Development (Wetland Habitats) (Amendment) Bill, 2002

Statutory Instruments

  • S.I. No. 133 of 2002 – Radiological Protection (Amendment) Act, 2002 (Commencement Order), 2002
  • S.I. No. 149 of 2002 – Planning and Development (No. 2) Regulations, 2002
  • S.I. No. 163 of 2002 (Commencement Order) 2002
  • S.I. No. 250 of 2002 – Local Government Act, 2001 (Commencement) (No. 4) Order, 2002
  • S.I. No. 284 of 2002 – Building Regulations (Amendment) Regulations, 2002
  • S.I. No. 336 of 2002 – Waste Management (Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations, 2002
  • S.I. No. 337 of 2002 – European Communities (Amendment of Waste Management (Licensing) Regulations, 2000) Regulations, 2002
  • S.I. 356 of 2002 – Heritage (Transfer of Departmental Administration and Ministerial Functions) Order, 2002
  • S.I. No. 358 of 2002 – National Monuments (Transfer of Departmental Administration and Ministerial Functions) Order, 2002
  • S.I. No. 392 of 2002 – Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Act, 1998 (Appointment of Competent Authorities) (Amendment) Order, 2002
  • S.I. 393 of 2002 – Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (Amendment)Regulations, 2002
  • S.I. No. 395 of 2002 – European Communities (Export and Import of Dangerous Chemicals) (Industrial Chemicals) (Enforcement) Regulations, 2002
  • S.I. No. 573 of 2001 – Local Government (Water Pollution) (Fees) Regulations, 2001

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Irish Legislative Developments 21 November 2002 - paper presented at IELA meeting on 21 November 2002

Statutory Instruments

  • S.I. No. 269 of 2002 - Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Commencement) Order, 2002
  • S.I. No. 271 of 2002 - Air Quality Standard Regulations, 2002

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Irish Legislative Developments 20 May 2003 - paper presented at IELA meeting on 20 May 2003

Bills

  • Protection of the Environment Bill, 2003
  • Licensing of Indoor Events Bill, 2001
  • Local Government Bill, 2003

Acts

  • The Planning and Development (Amendment) Act, 2002

Statutory Instruments

  • S.I. No. 543 of 2002 - Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds from Organic Solvents Regulations, 2002
  • S.I. No. 570 of 2002 - European Communities (Motor Vehicles Type Approval No. 2), Regulations 2002
  • S.I. No. 581 of 2002 - Building Regulations (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2002
  • S.I. No. 641 of 2002 - Sea Pollution (Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk) (Amendment) Regulations, 2002
  • S.I. No. 642 of 2002 - Sea Pollution (Prevention of Oil Pollution) (Amendment) Regulations, 2002
  • S.I. No. 53 of 2003 - Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations, 2003
  • S.I. No. 91 of 2003 - Environmental Protection Agency (Selection Procedures) (Amendment) Regulations, 2003
  • S.I. No. 90 of 2003 - Planning and Development Regulations, 2003

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Irish Legislative Developments 22 July 2003 - paper presented at IELA meeting on 22 July 2003

Acts

  • Protection of the Environment Act, 2003
  • European Convention and Human Rights Act, 2003

Bills

  • Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, 2003
  • Oil Pollution of the Sea (Civil Liability and Compensation) (Amendment) Bill, 2003

Statutory Instruments

  • S.I. No. 175 of 2003 - Planning and Development (Regional Planning Guidelines) Regulations, 2003
  • S.I. No. 191 of 2003 - Sea Pollution (Prevention of Oil Pollution) (Amendment) Regulations 2003
  • S.I. No. 213 of 2003 - European Communities (Protection of Waters Against Pollution from Agricultural Sources) Regulations, 2003
  • S.I. No. 220 of 2003 - European Communities (Dangerous Substances and Preparations) (Marketing and Use) Regulations 2003
  • S.I. No. 233 of 2003 - Environment and Local Government (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order, 2003
  • S.I. No. 258 of 2003 - Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Explosive Atmospheres) Regulations, 2003
  • S.I. No. 259 of 2003 - European Communities (Quality of Water Intended for Human Consumption) (Amendment) Regulations, 2003

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Irish Legislative Developments 3 December 2003 - paper presented at IELA meeting on 3 December 2003

Acts

  • Oil Pollution of the Sea (Civil Liability and Compensation) (Amendment) Act, 2003

Statutory Instruments

  • S.I. No. 275 of 2003 - European Communities (Incineration of Waste) Regulations, 2003
  • S.I. No. 277 of 2003 - Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) (Amendment) Regulations, 2003
  • S.I. No. 291 of 2003 - Licensing of Indoor Events Act, 2003 (Commencement) Order, 2003
  • S.I. No. 394 of 2003 - Wildlife (Wild Birds) (Open Season) (Amendment) Order, 2003
  • S.I. No. 402 of 2003 - European Communities (Control of Major Accident Hazards Involving Dangerous Substances) (Amendment) Regulations, 2003
  • S.I. No. 413 of 2003 - Protection of the Environment Act, 2003 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order, 2003
  • S.I. No. 449 of 2003 - Planning and Development Act, 2000 (Certification of Fairground Equipment) Regulations, 2003
  • S.I. No. 450 of 2003 - Planning and Development Act, 2000 (Commencement) Order, 2003
  • S.I. No. 478 of 2003 - Waste Management (Environment Fund) (Prescribed Payments) Regulations, 2003
  • S.I. No. 498 of 2003 - Protection of the Environment Act, 2003 (Commencement) (No. 3) Order, 2003
  • S.I. No. 499 of 2003 - Natural Heritage Area (Moorefield Bog/Farm Cottage NHA 000221) Order, 2003
  • S.I. No. 503 of 2003 - European Communities (Dangerous Substances and Preparations) (Marketing and Use) (Amendments) Regulations, 2003

Bills

  • Planning and Development (Acquisition of Development Land) (Assessment of Compensation) Bill, 2003
  • Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous) Provisions Bill, 2003
  • Waste Management (Amendment) Bill, 2003 - No. 46 of 2003
  • 27th Amendment of the Constitution (No. 2) Bill, 2003

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Irish Legisative Developments since 3 December 2003 - presented at IELA meeting on 23 March 2004

Bill

  • Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill, 2001

Statutory Instruments

  • S.I. No. 722 of 2003 - European Communities (Water Policy) Regulations, 2003

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Irish Legisative Developments since 23 March 2004 - presented at IELA meeting on 29 June 2004

Bill

  • National Monuments (Amendment) Bill, 2004

Statutory Instruments

  • S.I. No. 010 of 2004 - European Communities (National Emissions Ceiling) Regulations, 2004
  • S.I. No. 53 of 2004 - Ozone in Ambient Air Regulations, 2004
  • S.I. No. 85 of 2004 - Building Control (Amendment) Regulations, 2004
  • S.I. No. 127 of 2004 - Environmental Protection Agency (Selection Procedures) Regulations, 2004
  • S.I. No. 128 of 2004 - Housing (Floor Area Compliance Certificate Inspection) Regulations, 2004
  • S.I. No. 152 of 2004 - Planning and Development Act, 2000 (Commencement) Order, 2004
  • S.I. 202 of 2004 - Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Environmental Specifications for Petrol and Diesel Fuels) (Amendment) Regulations, 2004
  • S.I. 393 of 2004 - Protection of the Environment Act, 2003 (Commencement) Order, 2004
  • S.I. No. 394 of 2004 - Environmental Protection Agency (Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations, 2004
  • S.I. No. 395 of 2004 - Waste Management (Licensing) Regulations 2004

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