Enacted 4/2020
Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020
- Introduced
- 24 Mar 2020
- Last updated
- 2 Apr 2020
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- Temporarily suspends tenant evictions and modifies rental rules for 3 months (renewable by government order) during Covid-19.
- Allows fast-track registration of healthcare professionals, suspended military re-enlistment, and temporary wage subsidies for affected employees.
- Pauses planning deadlines, relaxes mental health review procedures, and permits remote civil registration to maintain essential services during emergency.
Stage timeline
- First Stage 33rd Dáil24 Mar 2020
- Second Stage 33rd Dáil26 Mar 2020
- Committee Stage 33rd Dáil26 Mar 2020
- Report Stage 33rd Dáil26 Mar 2020
- Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil26 Mar 2020
- Second Stage 25th Seanad27 Mar 2020
- Committee Stage 25th Seanad27 Mar 2020
- Report Stage 25th Seanad27 Mar 2020
- Fifth Stage 25th Seanad27 Mar 2020
- Enacted27 Mar 2020