Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019

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• Amends the 2003 Official Languages Act to extend language rights and duties for Irish and English in public services.
• Modifies the 1976 Juries Act regarding language use in jury proceedings; specific changes not detailed in provided information.
• Introduces related provisions to support official language protections; exact scope and implementation details not specified in bill title.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 32nd Dáil

   11 Dec 2019
2. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   8 Oct 2020
3. Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

   8 Oct 2020
4. Report Stage 33rd Dáil

   16 Apr 2021
5. Second Stage 26th Seanad

   6 Oct 2021
6. Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

   6 Oct 2021
7. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   16 Nov 2021
8. Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

   8 Dec 2021
9. Cream List 33rd Dáil

   15 Dec 2021
10. Enacted

    22 Dec 2021
11. Report Stage 26th Seanad

    24 Dec 2021