Second Stage Lapsed 33rd Dáil 44/2021

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Prohibition of Winter Disconnections) Bill 2021

Constitutional & Electoral

Sponsor: Réada Cronin
Introduced: 31 Mar 2021
Last updated: 14 Nov 2024

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Amends 1999 Electricity Act to let Minister direct the utilities regulator on policy matters.
Bans cutting off gas and electricity to households during fuel allowance season for unpaid bills.
Minister can extend disconnection ban to other periods deemed necessary; bill lapsed before enactment.

Stage timeline

First Stage 33rd Dáil

31 Mar 2021
Second Stage 33rd Dáil

31 Mar 2021