Question 1

What does the Criminal Law (Prohibition of the Disclosure of Counselling Records) Bill 2025 do?

Accepted Answer

Deletes section 19A of Criminal Evidence Act 1992 and replaces it to prohibit disclosure of counselling records in criminal trials for sexual offences, coercive control and intimate partner violence. Prevents counsellors, accused, their counsel, prosecution and courts from requesting, disclosing or accessing counselling records or their contents in relevant criminal proceedings. Preserves reporting obligations under Part 3 of Children First Act 2015 while protecting victim privacy and healthcare rights in criminal justice system.

Question 2

What stage is the Criminal Law (Prohibition of the Disclosure of Counselling Records) Bill 2025 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 30 Apr 2025, the Criminal Law (Prohibition of the Disclosure of Counselling Records) Bill 2025 is at Second Stage in 34th 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 Law (Prohibition of the Disclosure of Counselling Records) Bill 2025?

Accepted Answer

The Criminal Law (Prohibition of the Disclosure of Counselling Records) Bill 2025 was sponsored by Ruth Coppinger, and was introduced on 29 Apr 2025.

Criminal Law (Prohibition of the Disclosure of Counselling Records) Bill 2025

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