Call For Latte Levy Rethink As Keep-Cups Might Not Be So Green After All
Ireland’s coffee industry has been given a boost with new research showing that single-use coffee cups can sometimes be better for the environment than reusable ones. To the dismay of the coffee lobby, Green Party leader and Environment Minister Eamon Ryan has over the past year, prioritised the introduction of a ‘latte levy’ of up […]
Sale of Alcohol Bill
In last week’s newsletter, we brought to your attention changes contained in the new Bill that would provide for Distance Sales legislation The Sale of Alcohol Bill is a bringing together dozens of pieces of legislation relating to intoxicating liquor that have been on our statute books as far back as 1815. What we have […]
Minister Signs New Solid Fuel Regulations.
The Air Quality Section of the Department for Environment and Climate Change has agreed to produce a checklist for retailers. This is currently being developed and hopefully they will have it finalised in the coming weeks. We are providing you with a copy of the updated FAQ dealing with Retailers obligations to comply with these […]
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We very rarely ask you to write to your public representatives on issues but on this occasion we must do so. It is very important that you contact your local TD or minister today to advise them how serious the situation is. You will find the contact e-mail for your local TD minister here Below […]
Import And Storage Of Category F1 Fireworks 2022
Category 1 fireworks are classified as explosives and as such they are subject to all the legal provisions of the Explosives Act 1875 and associated legislation. Any importer, distributor or retailer who intends to either import, store or supply Category 1 fireworks must comply with the legal requirements as outlined below. Import: Category 1 fireworks, […]
EY Submission On Legal Costs
Last week’s submission by the Law Society and the Bar Council of an EY paper to the Department of Justice and Indecon offers the opinion that “there should be greater visibility and transparency for consumers in terms of the cost of litigation.” Do you or your members have any specific opinions or experience of this […]
Changes To Contracts Of Employment
All employees in Ireland must get a written statement of their terms of employment, including their pay and hours of work. This written statement should be provided to the employee within 5 days of starting the job and include the five core terms of employment. The full name of the employer and employee The address […]
Important Information Regarding Waste Management
Members are becoming increasingly familiar with the steady rise in schemes and initiatives that are constructed to counter some of the excesses of wastefulness in the product chain. The Circular Economy Programme is one of a number of measures given a legislative basis through a Bill currently progressing through the Oireachtas which will, among other […]
Latte Levy
Department announces details of “Latte Levy” to retailers. (See Here) At a briefing given by officials from Minister Eamon Ryan’s Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, the following provisions were disclosed: The levy will apply to “Hot beverage single-use cups only in 2022.” The levy will be 20 cent. There will b a public […]
Sick Pay Scheme – Rebate Sought
According to the most recent statistics provided to the Oireachtas by the Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, T.D., 74% of the total of PRSI contributions made by employers and employees comes from employers. Of the €10.7 billion collected in 2020, €7.929 billion were employer’s contributions. It is not unreasonable to ask – what do […]
