Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020

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• Gives enforcement powers to monitor bars and pubs for compliance with Covid-19 health rules under the Health Act 1947.
• Allows authorities to object to licence renewals for premises that breach Covid-19 requirements on grounds of bad character.
• Amends Health Act 1947 to create additional criminal offences for non-compliance with pandemic-related public health measures.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 33rd Dáil

   31 Aug 2020
2. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   2 Sep 2020
3. Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

   3 Sep 2020
4. Report Stage 33rd Dáil

   3 Sep 2020
5. Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

   3 Sep 2020
6. Second Stage 26th Seanad

   3 Sep 2020
7. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   10 Sep 2020
8. Report Stage 26th Seanad

   10 Sep 2020
9. Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

   10 Sep 2020
10. Enacted

    11 Sep 2020