Criminal Law (Adult Safeguarding) Bill 2026

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• Creates new criminal offences against vulnerable adults with significantly impaired ability to protect themselves from violence, exploitation, abuse, or neglect.
• Covers physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect committed by another person against such adults.
• Bill details and related measures not yet available at First Stage; specific penalties and enforcement mechanisms to be clarified in later stages.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 34th Dáil

   6 May 2026