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Diploma in Health & Safety Law

This programme gives students a practical introduction to core regulatory structures in the area of health and safety. The course will cover legally imposed employer and employee obligations as well as common methods of enforcement by regulatory bodies. Particular attention will be paid to general standards of care imposed by the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and subsequent legislation.

Business Law (FETAC) Level 5

The specific learning outcomes are grouped in 15 units.

Learners must complete units 1 and 2 and select a minimum of 3 others from units 3-13.

Core Units (Compulsory)

Unit 1 The Irish Legal System and the Business Environment

Unit 2 Contract Law

Optional Units (Select a minimum of 3)

Unit 3 Banking Law

Unit 4 Commercial Law

Unit 5 Company Law

Unit 6 Consumer Credit

Unit 7 Consumer Law

Unit 8 Conveyancing

Unit 9 Employment Law*

Unit 10 Insurance Law

Unit 11 Legal Documents*

Unit 12 Safety, Health and Welfare at Work*

Unit 13 Specialist Law*

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Regulating

When it is established, the Charities Regulatory Authority will assume the primary responsibility for regulating charities in Ireland.

Charities in Ireland work in a complex legal and regulatory environment that may involve organisations interacting with:

The Charities Act

Charities will be permitted to promote a political cause if it relates directly to their charitable purpose.

The Charities Act, enacted on Saturday 28 February, 2009, represents a very significant milestone for community and voluntary activity in Ireland.

The Taskforce on Active Citizenship

The Taskforce conducted a nationwide consultation process to hear your views on what it means to be an active citizen in 21st century Ireland.

The Taskforce on Active Citizenship was established to advise the Government on the steps that could be taken to ensure that the wealth of civic spirit and active participation already present in I

Diploma in Criminology

This programme introduces students to the study of all aspects of crime in our society. It takes the student from basic theories in criminology through to in-depth analysis of the main causes of crime and the profiles of criminals. It also incorporates an examination of the Criminal Justice System both in a domestic and international context.

Diploma in Company Law

This course seeks to familiarise students with the basic concepts and structure of modern Irish Company Law. Students will look at the various forms of business organisation, concentrating on the Limited Liability Company and the rules relating to company formation, finance and management. Consideration will be given to the proposed changes in the imminent Companies Consolidation and Reform Bill. The course will further explore best practice in corporate governance and will adopt a comparative perspective.

Diploma in Media Law

This course seeks to familiarise students with the basic concepts and structure of media law. Students will look at the various forms of media law today, concentrating on defamation, court reporting and copyright law as it exists in Ireland and the UK. It will further explore more specific issues in relation to awards in defamation cases, privacy and examine general contract principles as they underlie entertainment law.

MA in Ethics (Joint Programme with DCU)

The Programme

The Institute of Ethics at Dublin City University (DCU) together with Mater Dei Institute of Education (MDI) are pleased to announce a newly-accredited joint Master of Arts in Ethics.

This MA in Ethics programme provides participants with knowledge, skills and competence to examine ethical issues, challenges and dilemmas in professional and public life from a wide spectrum of ethical worldviews and theories. The programme provides participants with a grounding in the foundations of ethics, human rights and social justice. Participants will also develop the necessary ethical analysis and decision-making skills to apply ethical perspectives and principles to real-life and professional dilemmas. As such the programme aims to "add value" to continuing professional development.