Question 1

What does the Thirty-Seventh Amendment Of The Constitution (Economic, Social And Cultural Rights) Bill 2018 do?

Accepted Answer

Amends Article 45 of the Constitution to make economic, social and cultural rights from the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights enforceable by courts, subject to progressive realisation and available resources. Currently these rights are not directly enforceable in Irish courts despite Ireland ratifying the treaty in 1989; this change would allow individuals to defend rights claims in court. Requires the State to justify budget decisions affecting housing, health, education and other ESC rights, with courts able to review whether vulnerable populations are adequately protected.

Question 2

What stage is the Thirty-Seventh Amendment Of The Constitution (Economic, Social And Cultural Rights) Bill 2018 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 14 Nov 2024, the Thirty-Seventh Amendment Of The Constitution (Economic, Social And Cultural Rights) Bill 2018 is at Second 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-Seventh Amendment Of The Constitution (Economic, Social And Cultural Rights) Bill 2018?

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The Thirty-Seventh Amendment Of The Constitution (Economic, Social And Cultural Rights) Bill 2018 was sponsored by Thomas Pringle, and was introduced on 19 Sep 2018.

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