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

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• Allows representative groups to bring collective legal actions on behalf of consumers harmed by the same illegal practices.
• Implements EU Directive 2020/1828, replacing the previous 2009/22/EC directive with updated consumer protection rules.
• Enables consumers to seek redress without individual claims, covering breaches of consumer rights and unfair trading practices.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 33rd Dáil

   13 Mar 2023
2. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   13 Mar 2023
3. Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

   19 Apr 2023
4. Report Stage 33rd Dáil

   21 Jun 2023
5. Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

   21 Jun 2023
6. Second Stage 26th Seanad

   29 Jun 2023
7. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   4 Jul 2023
8. Report Stage 26th Seanad

   4 Jul 2023
9. Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

   4 Jul 2023
10. Enacted

    11 Jul 2023