Question 1

What does the Declaration of Independence Day Bill 2017 do?

Accepted Answer

Establishes 21 January annually as 'Declaration of Independence Day' to formally recognise the First Dáil meeting and Declaration of Independence adoption on that date in 1919. The day is not a public holiday under the Holiday (Employees) Act 1973, so normal employment and business rules apply regardless of which weekday it falls. Bill provides definitions and standard commencement provisions; does not create statutory obligations or establish commemorative events beyond formal recognition.

Question 2

What stage is the Declaration of Independence Day Bill 2017 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 19 Feb 2020, the Declaration of Independence Day Bill 2017 is at Fifth Stage in 25th Seanad. 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 Declaration of Independence Day Bill 2017?

Accepted Answer

The Declaration of Independence Day Bill 2017 was sponsored by Paul Daly, and was introduced on 10 May 2017.

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