#New Rules
# new-rules - Tuesday 22 January, 2019
Former All-Ireland winning boss suggests a 'change in attitude' and an open mind with new football rules
John O’Mahony says that teams should give the experimental rules a chance as he prepares to take over as manager of The Downs club in Westmeath.
Tomás Ó Sé: Kerry won't be All-Ireland contenders in 2019
‘I’m not going to be talking about Kerry having a chance of winning the All-Ireland. They have a lot to work on.’
# new-rules - Saturday 19 January, 2019
Controversial handpass rule ditched but four others to remain under trial through league
The GAA’s Central Council met at Croke Park today to decide on the proposed Gaelic football rule changes.
# new-rules - Friday 4 January, 2019
120,000 people may incorrectly pay 51% emergency tax this month, accountants warn
New PAYE rules come into effect this month.
# new-rules - Tuesday 1 January, 2019
James Horan: Mayo will be ready for 'crazy' new rule changes
Five new laws have been brought into the game on a trial basis.
# new-rules - Saturday 17 November, 2018
Fine Gael to follow GAA footsteps with new disciplinary rules
The new disciplinary rules, which will put in place binding arbitration for internal disputes.
# new-rules - Tuesday 13 November, 2018
5 proposed Gaelic football rule changes finalised before taking the next step
There have been some amendments made to the original proposals as they prepare to go before Council.
# new-rules - Tuesday 6 November, 2018
Clampdown on rickshaw drivers as new licensing scheme and Garda vetting to be rolled out
A new licensing regime for non-motorised rickshaws only will be introduced.
# new-rules - Tuesday 16 October, 2018
'The feedback is very positive' - Top referees welcoming proposed rule changes
Cork ref Conor Lane thinks it’s all positive and is embracing the challenge.
# new-rules - Thursday 11 October, 2018
Fenton welcomes 'positive' experimental rules to 'try to improve the game as a spectacle'
The four-time All-Ireland winning midfielder is interested to see them in action.
# new-rules - Wednesday 10 October, 2018
'The game is fine the way it is. We just have a team that's really, really good at the moment'
Mayo’s Aidan O’Shea has his say on the proposed rule changes to Gaelic football.
# new-rules - Friday 7 September, 2018
New Airbnb regulations aim to get housing units back on the market quickly
Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy said Ireland’s new rules will be similar to those introduced in Toronto.
# new-rules - Friday 31 August, 2018
School inspectors will ensure students who opt-out of religion classes are taught another subject, says minister
Minister Richard Burton said ETB schools must adhere to new departmental rules about religion classes.
# new-rules - Sunday 10 June, 2018
Galway clean-up groups say they're concerned about 'which roads they'll be allowed to clean'
Voluntary groups are not permitted to work on roads with traffic volumes greater than 1000 vehicles per day.
# new-rules - Monday 4 June, 2018
New rules mean victims of serious crime are now able to give evidence from behind a screen
It is just one of a number of measures that come into effect today.
# new-rules - Saturday 12 May, 2018
Filibustering: Here's why a decision to deploy a little-used Dáil rule caused ructions this week
TDs such as Mattie McGrath, Danny and Michael Healy Rae were accused of filibustering this week.
# new-rules - Tuesday 27 March, 2018
Teams to be allowed a fourth substitute in extra-time in the Champions League
The move will also apply to the Europa League and the Super Cup.
# new-rules - Monday 26 February, 2018
Tyrone youngster Conor McKenna raises eyebrows with a solo in AFL clash
There have been questions asked about its place in the game’s rules.
# new-rules - Monday 5 February, 2018
Online shopping is going to become a lot cheaper thanks to a new EU law
You will no longer be redirected to a company’s Irish or UK store.
# new-rules - Tuesday 23 January, 2018
Oscars introducing strict new envelope rules to prevent another major mix-up
Last year, it was mistakenly announced that La La Land was the winner of Best Picture, instead of Moonlight.
# new-rules - Monday 8 January, 2018
Ryanair says 'non-priority boarding' customers will have to place second carry-on bag in hold
The move is a bid to “speed up the boarding of flights and eliminate flight delays”.
# new-rules - Saturday 4 November, 2017
11 people who broke Dua Lipa's rules
Count them.
# new-rules - Wednesday 12 July, 2017
# new-rules - Monday 16 January, 2017
Lifetime ban on gay men donating blood lifted
From today, a man who last had sex with another man more than 12 months ago will now be able to donate blood if he meets the other blood donor selection criteria.
# new-rules - Thursday 9 June, 2016
New rules mean all the Times Square Elmos and Spidermen now have to stay within painted rectangles
The colour-coded Designated Activity Zones are meant to rein in the pushy panhandlers who have flooded the area.
# new-rules - Tuesday 2 February, 2016
New laws in Germany will make clients of sex-workers wear condoms
The laws will come into effect in July 2017 if they receive parliamentary backing.
# new-rules - Thursday 28 January, 2016
These countries are set to cosy-up over tax information
Information exchange between 31 OECD nations is set to start next year.
# new-rules - Tuesday 22 December, 2015
Dublin City Council apologises for planner saying Alan Kelly had been 'bamboozled'
Comments were made in the Irish Times this morning.
# new-rules - Thursday 17 September, 2015
The Gardaí won't be checking your passport at Dublin airport anymore
Changes aim to make it easier and more convenient to pass through security.
# new-rules - Wednesday 15 July, 2015
Frances Fitzgerald's new crime bill: What's in it - and what will it mean for victims?
Planned new laws would give victims the right to information about their cases…
# new-rules - Friday 29 May, 2015
The Central Bank's new mortgage rules are slowing lending to house-buyers in a MAJOR way
Year on year growth in mortgage lending has slowed to 12%, its lowest in two years.
# new-rules - Thursday 28 May, 2015
No more being a private investigator just for fun - you now need a licence
Or else you could face jail time.
# new-rules - Monday 23 March, 2015
One-on-one penalties were to come in this weekend but the GAA have pushed it back
The new laws will not now come into force until 11 April.
# new-rules - Saturday 21 March, 2015
Today was the best slate of Six Nations games ever - Here's how it could be like that every week
We need to reward tries rather than tight defences.
# new-rules - Tuesday 24 February, 2015
Driving instructors will soon be allowed sit in on your test
The initial pilot will take place in Waterford and Thurles over a 6 week period.
# new-rules - Monday 9 February, 2015
The price of a 3-bed semi has dropped by €20k in one area of Dublin
The market slowed in the Dublin area in the last quarter of 2014, amid uncertainty over new Central Bank lending rules.
# new-rules - Thursday 29 January, 2015
Dublin hospitals told: If someone is homeless, you can't discharge them
The protocol is expected to be implemented during the first quarter of this year.
# new-rules - Sunday 28 December, 2014
Michel Platini has a scheme to improve football and it involves taking a rule from rugby
Platini is in favour of a sin-bin in football.
# new-rules - Tuesday 9 December, 2014
Most Irish people say they won't be able to buy a house next year
This comes after the closure of the Central Bank’s consultation process on new mortgage restrictions.
# new-rules - Thursday 13 November, 2014
Children under 7 to be banned from tractors
Under new rules. farmers will be able to be prosecuted for a number of offences.