Question 1

What does the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2026 do?

Accepted Answer

Amends the 2020 Harassment Act to change how harmful communications offences are defined or enforced. Modifies the 2009 Broadcasting Act; specific changes not detailed in available text. Exact provisions unclear at Second Stage — full amendment details needed for plain summary.

Question 2

What stage is the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2026 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 15 Oct 2026, the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2026 is at Second Stage in 27th Seanad. 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 Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2026?

Accepted Answer

The Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2026 was sponsored by Eileen Flynn, and was introduced on 13 Oct 2026.

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