Committee Stage Current 33rd Dáil 74/2022

Protection of Accident Victims from Non-Consensual Recording of Images Bill 2022

Justice & Policing

Sponsor: Duncan Smith
Introduced: 14 Jul 2022
Last updated: 2 May 2025

Plain-English summary AI · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001

Makes it illegal to record or publish images of deceased, seriously injured, or shocked persons at accident scenes without consent.
Applies to accidents and emergencies; creates penalties for non-consensual recording and distribution of such images.
Currently at Committee Stage; specific penalties and exemptions (e.g., emergency responders, journalists) not detailed in title alone.

Stage timeline

First Stage 33rd Dáil

14 Jul 2022
Second Stage 33rd Dáil

13 Jun 2024
Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

1 May 2025