Proceeds of Crime and Related Matters Bill 2025

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• Lets Criminal Assets Bureau detain property longer during investigations and freeze bank account funds to prevent moving money.
• Speeds up court process to seize property by reducing time needed before formal disposal orders; appoints receivers to control assets.
• Updates five criminal justice laws and the National Archives Act to strengthen asset recovery powers in corruption and terrorism cases.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 34th Dáil

   9 Jul 2025
2. Second Stage 34th Dáil

   9 Jul 2025
3. Committee Stage 34th Dáil

   17 Jul 2025
4. Report Stage 34th Dáil

   17 Dec 2025
5. Fifth Stage 34th Dáil

   17 Dec 2025
6. Second Stage 27th Seanad

   15 Apr 2026