Question 1

What does the Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Public Ownership of Certain Assets) Bill 2016 do?

Accepted Answer

Amends Constitution Article 10 to require electricity, gas networks, and water/wastewater services remain in public ownership. Prevents Oireachtas from passing legislation to privatise companies owning gas/electricity transmission and distribution networks or public water infrastructure. Requires referendum approval before amendment takes effect; if passed, creates permanent constitutional bar on privatisation of named utilities.

Question 2

What stage is the Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Public Ownership of Certain Assets) Bill 2016 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 13 Feb 2020, the Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Public Ownership of Certain Assets) Bill 2016 is at First Stage in 32nd Dáil. 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 Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Public Ownership of Certain Assets) Bill 2016?

Accepted Answer

The Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Public Ownership of Certain Assets) Bill 2016 was sponsored by Willie Penrose, and was introduced on 7 Jul 2016.

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