Screening of Third Country Transactions Bill 2022

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• Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment can review foreign transactions posing security or public order risks to Ireland.
• Minister can demand information from parties involved and block or condition transactions deemed threatening to state security.
• Independent appeal panel established for people to challenge ministerial decisions; advisory panel helps Minister assess transaction risks.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 33rd Dáil

   2 Aug 2022
2. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   2 Aug 2022
3. Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

   21 Sep 2022
4. Report Stage 33rd Dáil

   4 Oct 2023
5. Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

   4 Oct 2023
6. Second Stage 26th Seanad

   18 Oct 2023
7. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   24 Oct 2023
8. Report Stage 26th Seanad

   24 Oct 2023
9. Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

   24 Oct 2023
10. Enacted

    31 Oct 2023