Protection of Private Residences (Against Targeted Picketing) Bill 2021

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• Creates legal prevention against targeted picketing at private homes, making it unlawful to deliberately picket someone's residence.
• Aims to protect homeowners' privacy and safety from organized protest activity focused on individual addresses.
• Bill currently at Second Stage debate; specific enforcement measures, penalties, and exemptions not yet detailed in available information.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 26th Seanad

   4 Nov 2021
2. Second Stage 26th Seanad

   26 Jan 2023
3. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   23 May 2024
4. Report Stage 26th Seanad

   4 Jul 2024
5. Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

   4 Jul 2024
6. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   1 May 2025