First StageStage in the legislative process — click for what it meansCurrentThe bill’s status — click for what it means34th DáilThe House currently handling the bill83/2026Official bill number / year
National Vehicle and Driver File, Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2026
- Sponsor
- Minister for Transport
- Introduced
- 4 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 4 Sep 2026
What this bill doesAI · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
- Abolishes requirement to display paper motor tax disc and allows indefinite vehicle non-use declarations instead of current 3–12 month limit.
- Creates legal basis for local authorities to access road collision data from gardaí to assess safety risks and target road maintenance.
- Allows juries to consider careless driving charge if acquitting defendant of dangerous driving; permits mobile camera van operators to provide certificate evidence in court.
Stage timelineWhat do these stages mean?
- First Stage34th Dáil4 Sep 2026