First Stage Defeated 33rd Dáil 19/2021

Principles of Social Welfare Bill 2021

Social Welfare Immigration

Sponsor: Seán Sherlock
Introduced: 17 Feb 2021
Last updated: 11 Sep 2024

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Creates a statement of principles to guide how social welfare laws are interpreted and administered by government agencies.
Establishes a social welfare charter outlining rights to information, advocacy, and support for people applying for or receiving benefits.
Requires government to promote awareness of social welfare entitlements and gives Citizens Information Board expanded powers to support applicants.

Stage timeline

First Stage 33rd Dáil

17 Feb 2021