Committee Stage Current 27th Seanad 17/2021

Defence (Restriction on Use of Certain Titles) Bill 2021

Sponsor: Malcolm Byrne
Introduced: 15 Feb 2021
Last updated: 28 Mar 2025

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Restricts use of 'Óglaigh na hÉireann' and 'Defence Forces' terms to official Irish Defence Forces only.
Amends Defence Act 1954 to prevent other organisations using these protected titles in their names.
Aims to protect Defence Forces branding and prevent confusion with non-official military-style groups.

Stage timeline

First Stage 26th Seanad

15 Feb 2021
Second Stage 26th Seanad

15 Feb 2021
Committee Stage 27th Seanad

27 Mar 2025