Bills
359 bills tracked. What do the stages mean?
Housing (Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Willie O'Dea
- Makes housing adaptation grants more accessible for people with disabilities who qualify for them.
- Addresses application processes and eligibility procedures for disability-related home modifications.
- Bill lapsed during Second Stage; did not become law.
Just Transition (Worker and Community Environmental Rights) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Catherine Martin
- Creates National Just Transition Commission to coordinate workers, communities, employers, and government in planning Ireland's shift to low-carbon economy.
- Requires certain bodies to prepare just transition plans ensuring fair treatment of workers and communities during economic transformation.
- Amends Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015; expands Commission's powers for related policy implementation.
Statute Of Limitations (Amendment) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Jack Chambers
- Amends Statute of Limitations Act 1957 to allow thalidomide-affected persons extra time to bring legal action for injuries caused by maternal thalidomide ingestion.
- Removes or extends the normal deadline restrictions for people disabled by thalidomide exposure in the womb to sue for compensation.
- Bill did not complete passage through Dáil before dissolving; would have required re-introduction in new session to proceed further.
Shared Maternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Lisa Chambers
- Amends maternity laws to allow parents to share maternity leave entitlements between them instead of one parent taking all leave.
- Modifies the Maternity Protection Acts 1994 and 2004, and Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 to enable shared leave arrangements.
- Bill lapsed during Second Stage; status as of latest information indicates it did not progress to law.
Industrial and Provident Societies (Amendment) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Thomas Pringle
- Bill would amend the 1893 Industrial and Provident Societies Act to update rules governing co-operatives and mutual societies.
- Specific amendments and connected matters not detailed in long title; original Act text needed to clarify practical changes.
- Bill lapsed during Second Stage; did not progress to law.
Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Jim O'Callaghan
- Amends 2017 Victims of Crime Act to require victims of sexual violence, gender-based violence, or violence in close relationships receive information and legal advice from state-funded solicitors during investigations.
- Solicitor-provided advice must explain investigation process, witness statement requirements, disclosure rights of accused, victim cross-examination, and timeline for criminal proceedings.
- Aims to increase victim support and complaints by providing early-stage legal guidance to victims navigating investigation and potential prosecution processes.
Civil Liability and Courts (Amendment) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Billy Kelleher
- Amends the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004, but specific changes are not detailed in the provided information.
- Bill lapsed during Second Stage, meaning it did not progress to law and is no longer active.
- Exact practical effects cannot be determined without access to the bill's substantive provisions or amendments proposed.
Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) (Amendment) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed John Brassil
- Amends 2013 Act to set specific criteria for orphan drugs when deciding whether HSE adds them to the Reimbursement List.
- Orphan medicines (treating rare diseases) get defined assessment rules instead of general evaluation process.
- Bill lapsed during Second Stage; did not become law.
Maternity Protection (Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Anne Rabbitte
- Provides maternity leave entitlements for female members of the Irish Parliament (Dáil and Seanad).
- Allows female TDs and senators to take leave during pregnancy and after childbirth without losing their seat.
- Bill lapsed before completion; did not become law. Specific leave duration and conditions were not finalised.
Gambling Control Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Anne Rabbitte
- Creates a licensing and regulatory framework for gambling activities across Ireland.
- Establishes rules governing how gambling businesses must operate and be supervised.
- Bill did not complete parliamentary process; status is lapsed as of submission date.
Finance (Office of Tax Simplification) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Michael McGrath
- Creates a temporary Office of Tax Simplification lasting five years to advise the Finance Minister on tax policy matters.
- Bill did not progress beyond Second Stage debate and lapsed without becoming law.
- Would have established an advisory body focused on simplifying Ireland's tax system for the Minister.
Social Welfare (Payment Order) (Amendment) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Willie O'Dea
- Extends Maintenance Recovery Unit's powers to seek court Payment Orders for jobseeker transitional payments to single parents.
- Allows State to recover costs from 'liable relatives' through District Court applications for these specific welfare payments.
- Bill lapsed; did not proceed beyond Second Stage debate.
Bail (Amendment) Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Jim O'Callaghan
- Makes it mandatory for courts to refuse bail for serious offences when necessary to prevent further serious crimes, removing current judicial discretion.
- Requires courts to refuse bail for burglary/aggravated burglary in dwellings if applicant has prior burglary conviction within 5 years or multiple pending burglary charges.
- Introduces electronic monitoring as a mandatory bail condition for persons charged with burglary/aggravated burglary in dwellings.
Comptroller and Auditor General (Amendment) Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Dara Calleary
- Amends Comptroller and Auditor General law to give supervisory powers over state infrastructure spending.
- Grants new authority to monitor and oversee how public money is spent on infrastructure projects.
- Bill lapsed before completion; did not become law.
Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed John Brady
- Removes specific functions from the Citizens Information Board; details of which functions are not specified in available text.
- Amends the Comhairle Act 2000; practical effect of amendments not detailed in provided information.
- Bill lapsed before completion; never became law. Sponsor: John Brady.
Consumer Protection (Amendment) Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Niall Collins
- Amends the 2007 Consumer Protection Act to add rules governing gift vouchers and their use.
- Specifies regulations for gift vouchers; details of those regulations not available from title alone.
- Bill lapsed without becoming law; status as of review date was Second Stage in Dáil.
Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No.2) Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed James Browne
- Adds 'mental health status' as a new protected ground in employment discrimination law, preventing employers from refusing jobs based on applicants' mental health.
- Adds 'mental health status' as a new protected ground in service provision law, preventing discrimination when accessing goods, facilities and services.
- Treats mental health status separately from disability under equality law, using human rights basis rather than restrictive medical definition of mental illness.
Mental Health Parity Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed James Browne
- Places legal duty on Minister for Health to promote mental health parity with physical health across the health system.
- Requires all health organisations to meet parity obligations for mental health services and integrate mental with physical care.
- Aims to address systemic neglect and resource shortages in mental health through policy and cultural shift in governance.
Genuine Progress Indicators and National Distributional Accounts Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Brendan Howlin
- Requires CSO and NESC to develop and publish Genuine Progress Indicators annually, measuring well-being by incorporating environmental and social factors beyond GDP.
- Requires CSO and NESC to publish National Distributional Accounts showing how economic growth is distributed across income groups before and after tax.
- Requires NESC to assess each Budget's impact on inequality, poverty reduction, and income redistribution annually and cumulatively every five years.
Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed
- Publishes quarterly names and addresses of people convicted of social welfare fraud to deter fraudulent activity.
- Extends earnings disregard for people with disabilities to all employment types, not just rehabilitative work.
- Allows voluntary use of Public Services Card for identity verification with external providers like credit unions and utilities.
Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Michael McGrath
- Creates a Mortgage Resolution Office to handle disputes over mortgages on family homes outside courts.
- Allows the Office to issue binding Mortgage Resolution Orders to resolve mortgage arrears cases.
- Establishes an independent appeals process for people who disagree with the Office's decisions.
Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Jim O'Callaghan
- Adds 'disadvantaged socio-economic status' as a new protected ground in Employment Equality Act 1998, prohibiting employers from discriminating against job applicants based on their area or socio-economic background.
- Adds 'disadvantaged socio-economic status' as a new protected ground in Equal Status Act 2000, preventing service providers from discriminating against people based on where they live or their socio-economic background.
- Expands definitions of discriminatory grounds in both Acts to include the new socio-economic status ground alongside existing nine protected grounds.
Waste Reduction Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Eamon Ryan
- Bans single-use non-compostable cups and tableware from sale or use.
- Introduces deposit and return schemes for beverage containers to encourage recycling.
- Bill lapsed; did not progress beyond Second Stage debate in Dáil.
Health and Safety (Funfair) (Amendment) Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Niall Collins
- Amends 2005 workplace safety law to set stricter health and safety rules specifically for funfairs and amusement attractions.
- Aims to improve operator and visitor protection through enhanced standards, though specific new requirements are not detailed in title.
- Bill did not complete parliament—lapsed before becoming law, so these changes were not implemented.