Question 1

What does the Criminal Justice (Promotion of Restorative Justice) (Amendment) Bill 2023 do?

Accepted Answer

Amends Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Act 2017 to allow courts to refer cases to restorative justice schemes before conviction and dismiss charges if appropriate. Permits An Garda Síochána and Director of Public Prosecutions to refer cases to restorative justice schemes before court and review prosecution decisions if appropriate. Encourages court referrals to restorative justice between conviction and sentencing; prohibits participation in restorative justice from being used as evidence of guilt.

Question 2

What stage is the Criminal Justice (Promotion of Restorative Justice) (Amendment) Bill 2023 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 8 Sep 2025, the Criminal Justice (Promotion of Restorative Justice) (Amendment) Bill 2023 is at Second Stage in 33rd Dáil. 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 (Promotion of Restorative Justice) (Amendment) Bill 2023?

Accepted Answer

The Criminal Justice (Promotion of Restorative Justice) (Amendment) Bill 2023 was sponsored by Pa Daly, and was introduced on 13 Dec 2023.

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