Residential Tenancies Bill 2020

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• Temporarily modifies Residential Tenancies Act 2004 rules during Covid-19 travel restrictions to protect tenants from eviction while unable to secure alternative housing.
• Applies only when official health restrictions limit travel to, from, or within specific areas under Health Act 1947 powers.
• Addresses tenant hardship and housing stability during periods when pandemic restrictions prevent normal accommodation-finding activities.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 33rd Dáil

   21 Oct 2020
2. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   22 Oct 2020
3. Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

   22 Oct 2020
4. Report Stage 33rd Dáil

   22 Oct 2020
5. Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

   22 Oct 2020
6. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   23 Oct 2020
7. Report Stage 26th Seanad

   23 Oct 2020
8. Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

   23 Oct 2020
9. Enacted

   24 Oct 2020