Second Stage Current 34th Dáil 31/2026
Antarctic Treaty (Accension and Implementation) Bill 2026
- Sponsor
- Malcolm Byrne
- Introduced
- 18 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 20 Mar 2026
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- Ireland will join the Antarctic Treaty (1959) and related agreements, including environmental protections added in 1991.
- The bill enables Ireland to become a member state with rights and responsibilities under these international Antarctic agreements.
- Legislation will be introduced to implement Ireland's obligations under the Antarctic Treaty system in Irish law.
Stage timeline
- First Stage 34th Dáil18 Mar 2026
- Second Stage 34th Dáil18 Mar 2026