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Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025

29 May 2026
Second Stage Current
  • Allows Gardaí to use biometric analysis on documents (video, images) to search for suspects in serious crimes (5+ year imprisonment), missing persons, or state security threats, subject to a Code of Practice.
  • Requires Garda Commissioner to prepare Code of Practice with data protection and human rights assessments; both Houses must pass positive resolutions before code takes effect.
  • Creates specific offences for misuse of biometric analysis, punishable by up to 12 months imprisonment or €5,000 fine on summary conviction, or up to 5 years on indictment.

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2026

29 May 2026
First Stage Current
  • Requires RTÉ board members to have expertise in corporate governance, risk management, and finance; establishes Comptroller and Auditor General as RTÉ auditor; clarifies director general editorial powers.
  • Extends broadcast duties and complaint procedures to non-broadcast public service content by RTÉ and TG4; allows Coimisiún na Meán to require compliance information from regulated media providers.
  • Creates triennial performance appraisals and annual reviews of RTÉ and TG4 funding and compliance; mandates RTÉ dedicate minimum 25% public funding to independent programmes account; renames Broadcasting Fund to Ciste na Meán.

Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2026

29 May 2026
First Stage Current
  • Prohibits importing goods originating from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory; violations become offences under Customs Act 2015 with search, seizure and forfeiture powers.
  • Minister for Foreign Affairs designates prohibited postal codes (updated periodically) via order, with exemptions for non-commercial personal luggage and mixed-origin postal codes subject to Revenue Commissioners verification.
  • Amends Customs Act 2015 section 45 to allow importers notification of Revenue decisions and appeal rights; enables data sharing between government departments for enforcement.

Prohibition of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems Bill 2026

28 May 2026
Second Stage Current Alice-Mary Higgins
  • Bans development, production, stockpiling, and use of fully autonomous weapons systems that select and attack targets without human control.
  • Prohibits transfer of these weapons between countries and blocks investment in companies producing them.
  • Bill is at Second Stage; enforcement mechanism and definitions of 'autonomous' weapons not yet detailed in available text.

Guardianship of Infants (Amendment) Bill 2026

28 May 2026
First Stage Current
  • Courts can restrict or remove guardianship from someone convicted of murdering or manslaughtering another guardian, if it protects the child's safety and alternative care is arranged.
  • Courts can restrict or remove guardianship from someone convicted of a serious offence (10+ years imprisonment) against another guardian, if it harmed the child's welfare and care changed.
  • Child and Family Agency must apply within 6 months of conviction; court can review orders if conviction is quashed or child's circumstances significantly change.

Air Navigation and Transport (Amendment) Bill 2026

28 May 2026
Second Stage Current Patricia Stephenson
  • Updates the 1946 Air Navigation and Transport Act to align Irish law with the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation.
  • Implements international aviation standards and practices agreed under the Chicago Convention to which Ireland is a signatory.
  • Specific amendments and practical changes not yet detailed; bill currently at Second Stage debate.

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