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Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016 2016-05-10

When this Bill comes into law, it will amend and extend the law in relation to the adoption of children. It will also amend the Adoption Act 2010 to provide for the Repeal of Part 11 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015.

The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 2016-04-13

This new legislation, the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015, substantially assists vulnerable people in Ireland with decision-making. It also gives vulnerable people in our society much needed legal protection from exploitation, abuse or fraud. It is a very welcome Act which overall recognises that it is a person's right to make decisions about their own life.

Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2015 2016-03-08

The Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2015 amends the Employment Equality Act 1998, the Equal Status Act 2000 and the Pensions Act 1990, in respect of equal treatment and non-discrimination.

Capital Gains Tax Threshold - Increase 2016-03-08

There has been an increase in the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) threshold for residential property.

Local Property Tax - Revenue Guidelines 2016-03-08

Revenue has revised its LPT guidelines on the sale and transfer of residential property.

The Workplace Relations Act 2015 2016-01-11

The Workplace Relations Act 2015 finally came into operation last October. Ireland's employment rights institutions follow a confusing and complex structure and this Act seeks to change this and also makes substantive changes to employment law.

Children & Family Relationships Act 2015 2016-11-13

The Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 seeks to protect the best interests of the child if his/her family is not a married family.

Probate, Administration & Trusts 2016-11-01

CAT threshold increase

Marriage Bill

Employment Law - Harassment in the workplace 2016-11-13

Section 15 of the Employment Equality Acts 1998-2011 provides that an employer may be vicariously liable for the acts of its employees, whether or not they were done with the employer’s knowledge or approval. Harassment in the workplace is treated as a serious offence in Ireland and is strictly prohibited by the Employment Equality Acts 1998-2011.

The Companies Act 2014 - an overview of changes 2016-11-13

The Companies Act 2014 - an overview of changes