Question 1

What does the Equal Status (Access to Toilet Facilities) Bill 2026 do?

Accepted Answer

Requires retail shops without public toilets to allow customers with certain medical conditions (Crohn's, colitis, IBS, ostomy device users) to use staff facilities if at least three staff are present and no public toilets are nearby. Customers must present approved medical proof (physical card or mobile app form) issued by an approved body to request access during business hours. Breach by a retailer counts as disability discrimination under the Equal Status Act 2000, allowing customers to seek redress through existing complaint procedures.

Question 2

What stage is the Equal Status (Access to Toilet Facilities) Bill 2026 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 16 Jan 2026, the Equal Status (Access to Toilet Facilities) Bill 2026 is at Second Stage in 34th Dáil. 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 Equal Status (Access to Toilet Facilities) Bill 2026?

Accepted Answer

The Equal Status (Access to Toilet Facilities) Bill 2026 was sponsored by Mark Wall, and was introduced on 15 Jan 2026.

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