Question 1

What does the Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2021 do?

Accepted Answer

Consolidates Ireland's maritime jurisdiction laws into one act, implementing UN Convention on Law of the Sea provisions on territorial seas, exclusive economic zones, and continental shelf rights. Repeals sections 2-3 of Continental Shelf Act 1968 and Part 3 of Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006; extends criminal jurisdiction to Irish ships operating outside territorial waters. Allows Government to set baselines, straight baselines, bay closing lines, and continental shelf designations by order; clarifies State ownership of seabed resources in maritime zones.

Question 2

What stage is the Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2021 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 11 Sep 2024, the Maritime Jurisdiction 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 Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2021?

Accepted Answer

The Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2021 was sponsored by Minister for Foreign Affairs, and was introduced on 4 May 2021.

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