Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021

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• Replaces 1941-2003 compensation system for Gardaí injured in malicious incidents with new public funding arrangement.
• Covers current and former Garda members injured or killed through deliberate acts; repeals outdated 1941 and 1945 Acts.
• Amends Personal Injuries Assessment Board Act 2003 and related legislation to support new compensation scheme.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 26th Seanad

   19 Apr 2021
2. Second Stage 26th Seanad

   22 Mar 2022
3. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   22 Mar 2022
4. Report Stage 26th Seanad

   11 May 2022
5. Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

   11 May 2022
6. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   11 May 2022
7. Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

   19 May 2022
8. Report Stage 33rd Dáil

   5 Oct 2022
9. Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

   5 Oct 2022
10. Cream List 26th Seanad

    18 Oct 2022
11. Enacted

    24 Oct 2022