Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024

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• Creates external oversight body for Defence Forces with specified functions to monitor military operations and conduct.
• Amends Defence Act 1954, National Archives Act 1986, Defence Amendment Act 1990, and Ombudsman (Defence Forces) Act 2004.
• Bill enacted; practical effects of oversight body establishment and legislative amendments now in force.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 33rd Dáil

   25 Apr 2024
2. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   25 Apr 2024
3. Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

   23 May 2024
4. Report Stage 33rd Dáil

   12 Jun 2024
5. Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

   12 Jun 2024
6. Second Stage 26th Seanad

   12 Jun 2024
7. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   3 Jul 2024
8. Report Stage 26th Seanad

   9 Jul 2024
9. Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

   9 Jul 2024
10. Enacted

    17 Jul 2024