Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2025

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• Amends 1991 Child Care Act to strengthen child protection rules, establish new coordination committee, and align with EU child safety directive.
• Updates vetting procedures under 2012 National Vetting Bureau Act and 2013 Child and Family Agency Act for better safeguarding.
• Sets guiding principles for Child and Family Agency and requires better cooperation between organizations handling child care and protection.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 34th Dáil

   9 Dec 2025
2. Second Stage 34th Dáil

   29 Jan 2026
3. Committee Stage 34th Dáil

   29 Jan 2026