Question 1

What does the Civil Liability and Courts (Amendment) Bill 2021 do?

Accepted Answer

Requires courts to order fraudulent claimants to pay defendant's legal costs unless doing so would cause injustice. Allows courts discretion to refer cases involving fraudulent evidence to Director of Public Prosecutions for criminal investigation. Increases maximum fine District Court can impose for Civil Liability Act offences from €3,000 to €5,000 (class A fine).

Question 2

What stage is the Civil Liability and Courts (Amendment) Bill 2021 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 14 Nov 2024, the Civil Liability and Courts (Amendment) Bill 2021 is at Second Stage in 33rd 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 2021?

Accepted Answer

The Civil Liability and Courts (Amendment) Bill 2021 was sponsored by Denis Naughten, and was introduced on 10 Mar 2021.

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