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Social Welfare Law

Mel Cousins

2006

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The Habitual Residence Condition In Irish Social Welfare Law, Mel Cousins Dec 2005

The Habitual Residence Condition In Irish Social Welfare Law, Mel Cousins

Mel Cousins

This article examines the recently introduced habitual residence clause in Irish social welfare law. Part 1 sets out the background to the significant change. Part 2 outlines the legislation. Part 3 discusses the meaning of the term "habitual residence" while Part 4 looks at possible issues under EU law, in particular Council Regulations 1408/71 and 1612/68.1 Part 5 considers the possible impact of other international legal instruments.