New to this edition are: Employment Permits Act 2003; Redundancy Payments Act 2003; European Convention on Human Rights Act 2003; Protection of Employees (Fixed-Term Work) Act 2003; Personal Injuries Assessment Board Act 2003; Civil Registration Act 2004; Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Act 2003; Equality Act 2004; Residential Tenancies Act 2004; Maternity Protection (Amendment) Act 2004; Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004; Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 2004; Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005; Interpretation Act 2005; Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006; Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2006; and, Parental Leave (Amendment) Act 2006. This book acts as an invaluable text for students of law and law enforcement, business, accounting, banking, marketing, management and administration, as well as students of auctioneering and the social and caring services Also suitable for those in commercial and professional careers.