Question 1

What does the Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020 do?

Accepted Answer

Gardaí gain powers to enter licensed premises serving alcohol, inspect for Covid-19 regulation breaches, and issue immediate closure orders for non-compliance with directions. Superintendent-rank Gardaí can apply to District Court for emergency closures (up to 3 days) or temporary closures (7-30 days) for repeated breaches; licensees can appeal. Breaches of Covid-19 regulations become grounds for objecting to pub and club license renewals; non-compliance with closure orders and notices become criminal offences.

Question 2

What stage is the Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 18 Sep 2020, the Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020 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 Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020?

Accepted Answer

The Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020 was sponsored by Minister for Justice and Equality, and was introduced on 31 Aug 2020.

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

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