Committee Stage Current 27th Seanad 4/2021

Free Provision of Period Products Bill 2021

Social Welfare Health

Sponsor: Lorraine Clifford-Lee
Introduced: 26 Jan 2021
Last updated: 28 Mar 2025

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Bill requires free provision of period products to people who need them, addressing period poverty.
Practical effect: Eligible individuals can access menstrual products without cost through a statutory scheme.
Currently in Committee Stage; specific implementation details, funding mechanism, and eligibility criteria not yet finalized.

Stage timeline

First Stage 26th Seanad

26 Jan 2021
Second Stage 26th Seanad

26 Jan 2021
Committee Stage 27th Seanad

27 Mar 2025