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National Anthem Bill 2019
- Sponsor
- Mark Daly · Fianna Fáil
- Introduced
- 24 Jan 2019
- Last updated
- 20 Apr 2020
What this bill doesAI · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
- Confirms 'Amhrán na bhFiann' ('The Soldier's Song') choral refrain as Ireland's official National Anthem, with or without lyrics.
- Creates an Irish Sign Language version of the National Anthem to ensure deaf and hard-of-hearing citizens can access it.
- Defines the Presidential Salute as the first 4 bars plus last 4 bars of the National Anthem's music.
Stage timelineWhat do these stages mean?
- First Stage25th Seanad24 Jan 2019
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