Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023

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• People in court cases can seek a declaration if proceedings take unreasonably long, and may claim compensation in certain cases.
• A Chief Court Delays Assessor and Court Delays Assessors will be appointed to review delay complaints and assess compensation claims.
• The Circuit Court can hear applications for delay declarations and compensation under this Act in specified circumstances.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 33rd Dáil

   27 Feb 2023
2. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   24 May 2023
3. Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

   5 Dec 2023
4. Report Stage 33rd Dáil

   21 Feb 2024
5. Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

   21 Feb 2024
6. Second Stage 26th Seanad

   21 Feb 2024
7. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   20 Mar 2024
8. Report Stage 26th Seanad

   24 Apr 2024
9. Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

   24 Apr 2024
10. Enacted

    1 May 2024