Committee Stage Current 27th Seanad 2/2024

Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2024

Justice & Policing

Sponsor: David P.B. Norris
Introduced: 22 Jan 2024
Last updated: 3 Jul 2025

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Makes breaching a domestic violence order an indictable offence (more serious crime) under the Domestic Violence Act 2018.
Adds this offence to the Bail Act 1997 schedule, allowing courts to refuse bail for those accused of breaching orders.
Bill currently at Committee Stage; practical effect depends on final amendments and passage through remaining legislative stages.

Stage timeline

First Stage 26th Seanad

22 Jan 2024
Second Stage 26th Seanad

22 Jan 2024
Committee Stage 27th Seanad

2 Jul 2025