Question 1

What does the Civil Law (Missing Persons) (No. 2) Bill 2016 do?

Accepted Answer

Allows family of missing persons to apply to County Registrar or Circuit Court for interim manager to handle property matters (paying bills, loans) for up to 4 years total, without proving death. Establishes statutory process for Coroner (if death virtually certain) or Circuit Court (if death highly probable) to issue presumption of death orders, with no mandatory waiting period but 7-year rule retained. Presumes marriage/civil partnership ends upon presumption of death order; missing person returning can apply to vary or dissolve orders and claim property rights acquired in good faith by third parties are protected.

Question 2

What stage is the Civil Law (Missing Persons) (No. 2) Bill 2016 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 14 Nov 2024, the Civil Law (Missing Persons) (No. 2) Bill 2016 is at First Stage in 32nd Dáil. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Civil Law (Missing Persons) (No. 2) Bill 2016?

Accepted Answer

The Civil Law (Missing Persons) (No. 2) Bill 2016 was sponsored by Jonathan O'Brien, and was introduced on 13 Dec 2016.

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