Question 1

What does the Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021 do?

Accepted Answer

Extends Covid-19 emergency powers in four Acts from June 10, 2021 to November 9, 2021, with possible three-month extensions by parliamentary resolution. Continues Gardaí enforcement powers for licensed premises inspections and closure orders; allows Mental Health Act 2001 amendments for psychiatric detention reviews. Enables health regulations to impose fixed penalties and dwelling event provisions under the Health Act 1947 to remain in force during pandemic.

Question 2

What stage is the Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 11 Sep 2024, the Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021 is at Enacted. 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 Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021?

Accepted Answer

The Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021 was sponsored by Minister for Health, and was introduced on 19 May 2021.

Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021

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