Question 1

What does the Plain Language Bill 2019 do?

Accepted Answer

Requires government departments and state bodies to write all new publications, forms, and publicly distributed documents in clear, concise, well-organised language following plain language best practices. Mandates that departments and state bodies develop plain language guidelines and ensure their implementation across all publicly available material. Requires government to publish regular reports online detailing how departments and state bodies have implemented plain language guidelines.

Question 2

What stage is the Plain Language Bill 2019 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 13 Feb 2020, the Plain Language Bill 2019 is at First Stage in 32nd Dáil. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Plain Language Bill 2019?

Accepted Answer

The Plain Language Bill 2019 was sponsored by Noel Rock, and was introduced on 31 Jan 2019.

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