Question 1

What does the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024 do?

Accepted Answer

Establishes statutory External Oversight Body for Defence Forces to oversee and monitor human resources management and advise the Minister for Defence. Allows Minister for Defence to authorise Defence Forces representative associations to associate with Irish Congress of Trade Unions, with power to impose conditions. Makes miscellaneous technical amendments to Defence Act 1954: removes pay regulation requirements, clarifies drug testing authority, broadens prosecutor appointments, protects 'Óglaigh na hÉireann' term.

Question 2

What stage is the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 30 Aug 2024, the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024 is at Enacted. 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 Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024?

Accepted Answer

The Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024 was sponsored by Minister for Defence, and was introduced on 25 Apr 2024.

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