Enacted 104/2019
Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019
- Introduced
- 11 Dec 2019
- Last updated
- 14 Jan 2022
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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
- First Stage 32nd Dáil11 Dec 2019
- Second Stage 33rd Dáil8 Oct 2020
- Committee Stage 33rd Dáil8 Oct 2020
- Report Stage 33rd Dáil16 Apr 2021
- Second Stage 26th Seanad6 Oct 2021
- Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil6 Oct 2021
- Committee Stage 26th Seanad16 Nov 2021
- Fifth Stage 26th Seanad8 Dec 2021
- Cream List 33rd Dáil15 Dec 2021
- Enacted22 Dec 2021
- Report Stage 26th Seanad24 Dec 2021