Question 1

What does the Civil Liability and Courts (Amendment) Bill 2019 do?

Accepted Answer

Requires plaintiffs to pay defendant's legal costs when their fraudulent case is dismissed under Section 26, unless court finds this unjust. Increases maximum fine District Court can impose for civil liability offences from €3,000 to €5,000 (class A fine). Amends Criminal Justice Act 1951 to align maximum fine limits with increased District Court penalties.

Question 2

What stage is the Civil Liability and Courts (Amendment) Bill 2019 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 13 Feb 2020, the Civil Liability and Courts (Amendment) Bill 2019 is at Second 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 Liability and Courts (Amendment) Bill 2019?

Accepted Answer

The Civil Liability and Courts (Amendment) Bill 2019 was sponsored by Michael McGrath, and was introduced on 10 Apr 2019.

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