Question 1

What does the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025 do?

Accepted Answer

Increases maximum judges across four courts: Court of Appeal by 3 to 21; High Court by 6 to 55; Circuit Court by 6 to 51; District Court by 6 to 77. Updates Child Care Act 1991 to change custody retention period from three days to three working days and modernises court references from 'justice' to 'judge'. Amends Gambling Regulation Act 2024 and Street Collections Act 1962 to correct cross-references and align exemption definitions with current gambling legislation.

Question 2

What stage is the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 16 Dec 2025, the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025 is at Enacted. 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 Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025?

Accepted Answer

The Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025 was sponsored by Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, and was introduced on 31 Oct 2025.

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