Enacted 38/2023
Control of Exports Bill 2023
- Introduced
- 4 May 2023
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2024
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- Controls export of dual-use items (civil or military use) and military items; requires licenses for brokering services and technical assistance related to these goods.
- Replaces the 2008 Control of Exports Act; implements EU rules on export controls, including transit restrictions and information sharing between authorities.
- Minister grants export authorizations; creates appeals panel for license decisions, with confidentiality protections given the sensitive national security nature of appeals.
Stage timeline
- First Stage 33rd Dáil4 May 2023
- Second Stage 33rd Dáil11 May 2023
- Committee Stage 33rd Dáil11 May 2023
- Report Stage 33rd Dáil27 Sep 2023
- Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil27 Sep 2023
- Second Stage 26th Seanad27 Sep 2023
- Committee Stage 26th Seanad11 Oct 2023
- Report Stage 26th Seanad18 Oct 2023
- Fifth Stage 26th Seanad18 Oct 2023
- Enacted25 Oct 2023