First StageStage in the legislative process — click for what it meansLapsedThe bill’s status — click for what it means25th SeanadThe House currently handling the bill71/2019Official bill number / year
Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2019
- Sponsor
- Frankie Feighan · Fine Gael
- Introduced
- 25 Sep 2019
- Last updated
- 20 Apr 2020
What this bill doesAI · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
- Makes it illegal for drivers to operate vehicles with unrestrained dogs; dogs must be restrained, in enclosed crates, or in enclosed vehicle areas (exceptions: Garda, Defence Forces, Customs officers on duty; guide dogs; livestock herding transport).
- Applies to 'relevant vehicles' in public places; penalties imposed as class E fines on summary conviction.
- Aims to reduce road safety risks: unrestrained dogs distract drivers and become projectiles in collisions, causing injury or death to occupants, pedestrians, and animals.
Stage timelineWhat do these stages mean?
- First Stage25th Seanad25 Sep 2019
Debates
Related bills
- Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026Fifth Stage
- Road Traffic (All-Terrain Vehicle and Scrambler Motorcycle) (Amendment) Bill 2020Second Stage
- Protection of Hedgerows Bill 2024Second Stage
- Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Amendment) Bill 2019Committee Stage
- Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Quadbikes and Scramblers) (Amendment) Bill 2021Second Stage
- Ramming of Garda Vehicles Bill 2015Second Stage