Health (Amendment) Bill 2020

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• Strengthens enforcement of health regulations under the Health Act 1947, enabling prosecutions for breaches.
• Introduces fixed-payment option: people accused of certain violations can pay a set sum instead of facing court.
• Gives gardaí power to issue directions in specified circumstances related to health regulation enforcement.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 33rd Dáil

   20 Oct 2020
2. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   23 Oct 2020
3. Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

   23 Oct 2020
4. Report Stage 33rd Dáil

   23 Oct 2020
5. Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

   23 Oct 2020
6. Enacted

   25 Oct 2020