Question 1

What does the Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2023 do?

Accepted Answer

Allows designated consumer organisations to bring court actions on behalf of consumers for breaches of consumer law affecting multiple people. Creates a registration system where the Minister designates qualified entities meeting set criteria to represent consumers in the High Court. Requires traders and organisations to publish details of court decisions and settlements, and lets consumers join actions for compensation without paying double.

Question 2

What stage is the Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2023 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 30 Aug 2024, the Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2023 is at Enacted. 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 Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2023?

Accepted Answer

The Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2023 was sponsored by Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, and was introduced on 13 Mar 2023.

Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2023

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