Second Stage Current 34th Dáil 24/2026

Official Languages (Right to Use the Irish Language) (Amendment) Bill 2026

Constitutional & Electoral

Sponsor: Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Introduced: 4 Mar 2026
Last updated: 5 Mar 2026

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Amends the Official Languages Act 2003 to protect citizens' right to communicate in Irish without infringement or obstruction.
Amends the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022 to ensure Irish-language communication rights apply online and in media contexts.
Specific enforcement mechanisms or penalties not detailed in the long title; further information requires examination of bill text.

Stage timeline

First Stage 34th Dáil

4 Mar 2026
Second Stage 34th Dáil

4 Mar 2026