Bills
354 bills tracked. What do the stages mean?
Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Jim O'Callaghan
- Amends 2017 Victims Act to provide crime victims affected by sexual, gender-based, or intimate partner violence with relevant information and legal advice.
- Expands victim support services specifically for these three crime categories, ensuring access to guidance and information about their rights.
- Bill lapsed during legislative process; did not complete passage into law.
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- Bill lapsed during Second Stage, meaning it did not progress to law and is no longer active.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
- Amends the Bail Act 1997. Specific changes not detailed in available information.
- Bill lapsed during Second Stage, meaning it did not progress to final passage.
- Sponsored by Jim O'Callaghan. Details of proposed amendments unavailable from title alone.
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
- Amends Employment Equality Act 1998 and Equal Status Act 2000 to ban discrimination based on mental health status.
- Protects people from unfair treatment in jobs and access to services because of their mental health condition.
- Bill lapsed without becoming law; did not progress beyond Second Stage debate in 2017.
Mental Health Parity Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed James Browne
- Treats mental health services with equal priority and resources as physical health services in Irish healthcare.
- Aims to improve mental health service provision and quality of care for patients receiving mental health treatment.
- Bill did not complete the legislative process and lapsed without becoming law.
Genuine Progress Indicators and National Distributional Accounts Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Brendan Howlin
- CSO and NESCI must publish Genuine Progress Indicators measuring well-being beyond GDP, including environmental and social factors.
- CSO must publish National Distributional Accounts showing how national income and economic growth are distributed across the population.
- Government must produce annual Budget impact reports on inequality, poverty reduction, and income and wealth redistribution effects.
Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed
- Updates social welfare rules and benefits under existing Social Welfare Acts; specific amendments not detailed in title alone.
- Modifies the Pensions Act 1990 regarding pension rules; practical changes require viewing bill text.
- Amends Civil Registration Act 2004 for birth, marriage, death records; exact changes unspecified in title.
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
- Amends employment and equal status laws to ban discrimination based on someone's social or economic background.
- Applies to workplace hiring, pay, and treatment; also covers access to goods, services, and facilities.
- Bill did not progress beyond parliamentary Second Stage debate and lapsed without becoming law.
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.
Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Jim O'Callaghan
- Expands Policing Authority's oversight powers to monitor Garda Commissioner and police service performance.
- Amends Garda Síochána Inspectorate provisions; specific changes not detailed in title provided.
- Bill lapsed before completion; final scope and related provisions unknown.
Sale of Illicit Goods Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed John Lahart
- Makes it illegal to buy illicit alcohol, tobacco, or solid fuel; penalties apply to buyers and sellers.
- Purchasing from unregistered or unlicensed retailers becomes an offence; on-the-spot fines can be issued.
- Bill lapsed at Second Stage; did not become law. Original intent: penalize illicit goods trade and unregistered sellers.
Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Billy Kelleher
- Requires doctors to declare annually to the Medical Council any income or gifts received from medical suppliers or pharmaceutical companies.
- Declarations must be made in statutory form; no thresholds or exemption amounts specified in long title.
- Bill lapsed; did not proceed beyond Second Stage debate in 2017.
Civil Liability (Amendment) (Prevention of Benefits from Homicide) Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Jim O'Callaghan
- Prevents people convicted of homicide from inheriting from or claiming benefits from their victim's estate.
- Amends succession law so killers cannot profit financially from causing someone's death through inheritance or legal claims.
- Applies the legal principle that wrongdoing should not create financial advantage, protecting victims' families from this harm.
Pensions (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Willie Penrose
- Amends the Pensions Act 1990 to modify pension law; specific changes not detailed in title alone.
- Bill did not complete the legislative process; it lapsed before becoming law.
- Sponsored by Willie Penrose; information on related matters and practical effects requires full bill text.