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Every bill in the Oireachtas, summarised by AI in three bullets. Track stages, voting records, and party positions without slogging through legalese.
- Bills tracked
- 1,080
- TDs & Senators
- 233
- Divisions logged
- 3,139
Recent bills
All bills →Social Welfare, Civil Registration and Charities (Amendment) Bill 2026
9 Sep 2026First StageCurrent
- Repeals pre-retirement allowance scheme (closed since 2007); abolishes jobseeker's benefit disqualification for redundancy payments; updates tax regulation references in Social Welfare Act.
- Allows Public Services Card holders to voluntarily add/remove date of birth for age verification; permits card use as ID outside government bodies; clarifies card remains state property.
- Establishes 'register of lived identity' in Civil Registration Act; enables Tusla to register births with father's details via court order; allows medical practitioners to delegate death notification duties.
National Vehicle and Driver File, Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2026
4 Sep 2026First StageCurrent
- Abolishes requirement to display paper motor tax disc and allows indefinite vehicle non-use declarations instead of current 3–12 month limit.
- Creates legal basis for local authorities to access road collision data from gardaí to assess safety risks and target road maintenance.
- Allows juries to consider careless driving charge if acquitting defendant of dangerous driving; permits mobile camera van operators to provide certificate evidence in court.
Development (Strategic Gas Reserve) Bill 2026
28 Jul 2026Enacted
- Allows Minister to directly approve a strategic gas reserve at Cahiracon, Co. Clare, bypassing standard planning laws and certain environmental regulations.
- An Coimisiún Pleanála must complete environmental and habitat assessments within 18 weeks, with time spent awaiting applicant information not counting toward deadline.
- Minister can direct other authorities to prioritise consents needed for the project; judicial review rights adapted from Planning Act apply to challenge decisions.
Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2026
28 Jul 2026Enacted
- 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.
Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026
28 Jul 2026Enacted
- Adds residency requirements for social housing eligibility: household members must be lawfully and habitually resident in State, with exceptions for children and specific visa holders.
- Creates appeal process for social housing decisions: households can challenge eligibility determinations or housing type classifications within 14 days; decision made within 28 days by independent officer.
- Increases penalties under Residential Tenancies Act: class B to class A fines (up to €5,000) and doubles maximum jail term to 12 months; introduces fixed-payment notices for rent-setting breaches.
Railway Safety Bill 2026
24 Jul 2026First StageCurrent
- Establishes statutory basis in primary legislation for Railway Accident Investigation Unit to continue investigating accidents and incidents on all railways, including light railways, metro, and heritage railways.
- Empowers Minister for Transport to make regulations prescribing which railways fall within RAIU's investigation scope and sets out investigation procedures, principles, and investigator powers.
- Amends Railway Safety Act 2005 regarding intoxicants and safety-critical workers on railways, and updates Freedom of Information Act 2014 to apply to Medical Bureau of Road Safety records related to railway functions.
Recent stage movements
This week →- Social Welfare, Civil Registration and Charities (Amendment) Bill 2026First Stage10 Sep
- National Vehicle and Driver File, Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2026First Stage4 Sep
- Railway Safety Bill 2026First Stage24 Jul
- Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2026Enacted23 Jul
- Development (Strategic Gas Reserve) Bill 2026Enacted23 Jul
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All topics →Justice & Policing
271Bills affecting criminal law, courts, An Garda Síochána, prisons and sentencing.
Housing
190Bills affecting housing supply, tenancy, planning, and residential property in Ireland.
Health
154Bills affecting the health service, hospitals, medicines, mental health and patient rights.
Business & Regulation
152Bills affecting companies, corporate governance, competition law and consumer protection.
Finance & Tax
149Bills affecting taxation, banking, insurance, pensions and the public finances.
Employment
137Bills affecting workers' rights, pay, redundancy, working conditions and trade unions.
Constitutional & Electoral
119Bills amending the Constitution, referendum law, electoral procedure and the Oireachtas itself.
Climate & Environment
93Bills affecting climate action, emissions, energy, biodiversity and environmental protection.