# New Rules

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2022

# on the town

With nightclubs to open until 6am, what about buses, taxis, gardaí and the rest?

Not everyone is happy.

33.4k

Oct 25th 2022, 6:37 PM

# New Rules

'Taxis had no input in this': Taxi fares now 12% more expensive and all drivers must accept card

The standard initial charge has increased to €4.20.

35.3k

Sep 1st 2022, 12:05 AM

# New Rules

Varadkar urges IRFU to 'listen to the voices of those affected' by new trans ban

The IRFU announced its new position yesterday.

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Aug 11th 2022, 6:49 PM

# New Rules

Buy-now-pay-later firms offering 'indirect credit' must now be authorised by the Central Bank

The regulator has also placed an interest rate cap of 23% APR on all consumer credit agreements.

14.1k

May 16th 2022, 2:14 PM

All time

# New Rules

Sports fans in England will require Covid pass for events with crowds of over 10,000

Double vaccination or a negative lateral flow test will be mandatory.

2.8k

Dec 8th 2021, 9:36 PM

# Plan B

New restrictions announced in England in bid to tackle Omicron variant

Boris Johnson said it’s clear the new strain is ‘growing much faster’ than Delta.

38.3k

Dec 8th 2021, 6:36 PM

# New Rules

Unvaccinated people in Italy now banned from restaurants, bars and theatres

Those who have just tested negative in recent days for will no longer be allowed into concerts, movies or performances.

34.4k

Dec 6th 2021, 9:27 PM

# New Rules

New rules over special envoys published but no sign of filling the Katherine Zappone gig

A report was commissioned in the wake of a controversy over Zappone’s appointment this summer.

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Nov 30th 2021, 7:21 PM

# New Rules

Close contact guidance for children aged 12 and under changes today - here are the new rules

Asymptomatic children who become close contacts in school will no longer have to restrict their movements.

25.6k

Sep 27th 2021, 6:10 AM

# homeless services

Garda Commissioner says vetting for homelessness staff to be reviewed

The Garda Commissioner has said that there will be a review of garda vetting procedures for the homelessness sector.

17.3k

Sep 24th 2021, 7:58 PM

# New Rules

Live music allowed in outdoor settings under updated hospitality guidelines

The update comes following a controversy involving an outdoor event held by former minister Katherine Zappone.

The update comes after advice from the Attorney General, Órla Ryan reports

The latest update comes amid controversy over an event organised by former minister Katherine Zappone

Weddings fall under a different regulation and have an upper limit of 100 guests

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Aug 6th 2021, 11:29 AM

# accountability regime

Explainer: How does a new set of rules aim to make life tougher for rogue bankers?

Draft legislation published this week aims to give the Central Bank more power to target individuals.

18.7k

Aug 1st 2021, 7:00 AM

# New Rules

Garda promotions to be handled by Public Appointments Service under new regulations

Promotions to the ranks of sergeant and inspector had previously been managed internally.

20.3k

Jul 19th 2021, 11:27 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

At a glance: Everything you need to know about the summer re-opening plans

A report by

Orla Dwyer

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said that “now the challenge is to keep moving forward safely”.

The Taoiseach confirmed plans for travel, hospitality and live pilot events.

The country is taking “definite steps towards normal times”, Micheál Martin said.

Non-essential international travel and indoor dining is set to return in July.

94.5k

May 28th 2021, 7:34 PM

# New Rules

NPHET recommends indoor dining and international travel to resume in July

The public health experts also recommended allowing up to 5,000 spectators in large outdoor stadiums from 2 August.

The Cabinet will meet to sign off on the eased measures.

5,000 spectators are set to be allowed attend outdoor events from 2 August.

The Health Minister has said: "NPHET’s view is the trajectory is positive."

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May 27th 2021, 11:01 PM

# New Rules

'This is our heritage': Fishermen threaten to blockade Ireland's major ports over new weighing rules

Fishermen say the new rules will affect the quality of the fish and impact their livelihoods.

19.2k

May 12th 2021, 1:30 PM

# buyer beware

Minister warns public about potential extra charges when online shopping on UK websites

The main concerns for consumers are the possibility of additional costs.

24.1k

Jan 6th 2021, 6:45 AM

# a brexit jam

Trucks can be parked at Dublin Airport longterm carpark if Brexit traffic at Dublin Port overflows

No matter what happens in the ongoing Brexit talks, there’ll be major changes in how Ireland does business with the UK in 2021.

22.8k

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Dec 7th 2020, 6:13 PM

# New Rules

Fans told to avoid 'excessive singing' ahead of return to attending Premier League games

West Ham will host this season’s first top-flight match with spectators present when they welcome Man United.

2.9k

Dec 5th 2020, 2:13 PM

# New Rules

Sam Maguire and Liam MacCarthy cups will not leave Croke Park after All-Ireland finals - Horan

The GAA president says the cups will be retained to avoid the possibility of crowds forming.

9.1k

Dec 5th 2020, 9:40 AM

# New Rules

England's new Covid-19 lockdown starts today - here are the rules

Labour’s Keir Starmer said it would be “madness” not to extend the measures if they didn’t work.

24.2k

Nov 5th 2020, 6:00 AM

# New Rules

Yellow sliotars to be used in 2020 All-Ireland senior hurling championship

The regulations for the upcoming fixtures have been announced.

8.7k

Oct 10th 2020, 12:16 AM

# New Rules

Families concerned over new visiting restrictions in Dublin nursing homes, charity says

Just one nominated visitor per resident is allowed from today in Dublin nursing homes.

23.6k

Sep 13th 2020, 6:48 PM

# 28 days later

Requirement to keep food details designed to 'crack down' on misbehaving pubs, Varadkar says

Minister Simon Harris said the government doesn’t care “whether you went for the banoffee”.

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Sep 4th 2020, 5:15 PM

# New Rules

Non-contact football training can resume in Laois, Offaly and Kildare

The FAI has lifted its suspension of activity in the three counties.

5.1k

Aug 12th 2020, 7:13 PM

# Coronavirus

Explainer: Everything to know about new face covering regulations

You have to wear a face covering in most shops from today.

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Aug 10th 2020, 12:27 PM

# New Rules

Carbon, cycling and housing: The main points in the draft programme for government

Here are the main things to know from the document published today.

26.3k

Jun 15th 2020, 6:59 PM

# New Rules

Rush to ease coronavirus restrictions could cause resurgence in cases, WHO warns

“This is not the time to be lax,” Dr Takeshi Kasai said.

18.2k

Apr 21st 2020, 8:31 AM

# Northern Ireland

'No one wants a bar full of vending machines': NI businesses say new UK immigration system will cause labour shortage

Business groups across the UK have also criticised the points-based immigration system.

25.2k

Feb 19th 2020, 12:30 PM

# New Rules

'We were kind of wrapped in cotton wool. We all want to be on par with the lads' - Kilkenny star

All-Ireland winning defender Grace Walsh is pleased with camogie’s rule changes for the 2020 league.

7.7k

Feb 14th 2020, 6:15 AM

# New Rules

Amsterdam has banned tour groups from sex workers’ windows in red light district

The move is an attempt to address over-tourism and protect workers.

51.2k

Feb 13th 2020, 10:16 PM

# New Rules

Pacts, alliances and stepping aside: Why this is going to be a very strange election for the North

For the first time in years, many races in Northern Ireland are proving difficult to predict.

18.3k

Dec 1st 2019, 9:00 PM

# New Rules

Sin bin proposal receives strong support as kick-out and advanced mark rules also passed

All three motions were approved at GAA’s Special Congress.

9.9k

Oct 19th 2019, 4:41 PM

# New Rules

The UK is in 'uncharted constitutional waters' yet again - so what are the prospects for a written constitution?

Boris Johnson’s attempt to prorogue parliament shows the need for a written constitution, some argue.

14.0k

Sep 28th 2019, 11:00 AM

# New Rules

E-scooters should be legalised on Irish roads, says new report - but 'investment' is needed

Electric scooters are currently not regulated in Ireland.

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Aug 23rd 2019, 10:01 AM

# New Rules

US PGA Tour to reduce number of players who make the cut - report

Paul Casey is one of those in favour of the proposed new policy.

8.8k

Jul 31st 2019, 6:50 AM

# New Rules

Cabinet approves new measures to regulate tips and gratuities

The new legislation comes after a number of restaurants came in for criticism over how tips were being distributed among employees.

14.7k

Jul 8th 2019, 6:05 AM

# New Rules

Twitter overhauls rules in bid to boost transparency and make it easier to report abuse

Twitter has been repeatedly criticised for failing to police abuse and harassment on the site.

6.0k

Jun 7th 2019, 4:02 PM

# camogie rules

'Not afraid of change' - Steps taken by Camogie Association as players 'want to move forward'

The calls for change have been plenty – and positive moves have been made of late.

5.3k

Jun 7th 2019, 6:15 AM

# New Rules

Decision on E-scooter regulations due shortly, as minister says electric scooter users should have a driving licence

Shane Ross has asked the RSA to research scooter regulations in other countries.

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May 22nd 2019, 1:22 PM