Louth is leading the way when it comes to volunteering with the county being the first in the country to launch a County Volunteering Framework. Minister Joe O&.
Minister McEntee publishes General Scheme of landmark Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill
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Minister McEntee publishes General Scheme of landmark Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill
Major draft new law recognises that community safety does not rest with An Garda Síochána alone, but requires all State services to work with local communities
Independent oversight of An Garda Síochána to be strengthened through a new Policing and Community Safety Authority, which will be provided with extra inspection powers
Ombudsman to be given greater independence and an expanded remit
Internal governance within An Garda Síochána to be enhanced, with Commissioner becoming a “true CEO” answerable to a new Garda Board
April 21, 2021 9:32 pm
The EU’s new Animal Health Law, which brings Bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) into legislation for the first time, will have implications for Northern Ireland’s eradication programme.
Just under a third (31.6%) of Northern Ireland herds currently do not meet the required criteria to be considered BVD-free.
Animal Health Law
The Animal Health Law regulates transmissible animal diseases and is applicable from today (April 21, 2021).
The extensive regulation is designed to promote the competitiveness and trading of animals and animal products by preventing and eradicating specific animal diseases within the EU but also applies to Northern Ireland because of the Northern Ireland Protocol.
04/15/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/15/2021 03:42
Minister Coveney launches new human rights guidance for business enterprises
Press release
15 April 2021
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney, will today launch new guidance human rights for business enterprises. The guidance was developed by a multi-stakeholder group as part of the implementation of the National Plan on Business and Human Rights.
Speaking in advance of the launch, Minister Coveney said: While business enterprises are, in general, a force for good around the world, there are cases where businesses may impact human rights. These impacts may be through direct activities or through business relationships- in other words - through operations and the value chain.
Minister Coveney launches new human rights guidance for business enterprises
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney, will today launch new guidance human rights for business enterprises. The guidance was developed by a multi-stakeholder group as part of the implementation of the National Plan on Business and Human Rights.
Speaking in advance of the launch, Minister Coveney said: While business enterprises are, in general, a force for good around the world, there are cases where businesses may impact human rights. These impacts may be through direct activities or through business relationships- in other words - through operations and the value chain.