December
2007
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This issue covers new rules about the solemnisation and registration of marriages, proposed changes in land law, the Coroners Bill, and local and community development.
November
2007
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This issue of Relate describes how to qualify for the various types of contributory social welfare pension.
October
2007
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This issue covers the main supports available to people who want to get a house/flat.
EU Supplement October
2007
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September
2007
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This issue covers improvements to Carer's Allowance and the Charities Bill 2007.
August
2007
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This issue covers a variety of topics including the new programme for Government, stamp duty reform, changes to Higher Education Grants, Employment Appeals Tribunal procedures, costs in personal injury cases and the Criminal Justice Act 2007.
EU Supplement August
2007
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July
2007
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This issue covers the assessment of need provisions of the Disability Act 2005 and the establishment of the new Health and Quality Authority (HIQA). It also covers the new Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC). This body replaces the Garda Complaints Board and we focus on how it deals with complaints about the Gardaí from members of the public.
June 2007
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This issue of Relate deals with the rules about permission for foreign citizens to land in Ireland, their rights while living here, registration requirements and the main residence stamps. It also describes the new Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2007.
May 2007
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This issue covers a variety of topics, including plans for changes to the housing adaptation schemes for disabled and older people, guidelines on the operation of the Nursing Home Subvention Scheme, and the regulation of medical and related professionals.
April 2007
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This issue covers the Consumer Protection Act 2007, which provides for the establishment of the National Consumer Agency, puts the EU Directive on unfair commercial practices into national law and makes various changes in the consumer laws. It also covers the Finance Act and the Social Welfare and Pensions Act.
EU Supplement April
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March 2007
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This issue deals with the Citizens Information Act and the Board's Strategic Plan, as well as employment permits and the Information Age awareness campaign for older people.
February
2007
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This issue covers the new statutory health service complaints system; increases in maternity and adoptive leave; and recent changes in housing supports.
January
2007
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This covers issues for older people, including paying for long-term care, the Health Bill 2006 and Budget measures for older people.
EU Supplement January
2007
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