Bills
1,049 bills tracked.
Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill 2019
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
- Allows crime victims to be heard and have legal representation when courts consider evidence about their clothing at time of alleged sexual offence.
- Amends rules on admitting evidence about a complainant's previous sexual history in rape cases under the Criminal Law (Rape) Act 1981.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; status indicates it did not progress through Parliament and is no longer active.
Waste Management (Amendment) (Regulator) Bill 2019
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed David Cullinane
- Bill requires Minister to report on appointing independent regulator for domestic waste management sector and waste charge regulation.
- Amends Waste Management Act 1996 to address regulatory gaps in domestic waste services and pricing oversight.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; specific regulator powers, timeline, and implementation details not established in legislation.
Rent Freeze (Fair Rent) Bill 2019
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Eoin Ó Broin
- Amends Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to freeze rents for all existing and new rental tenancies at current levels.
- Applies to both current tenants and new tenancies, preventing landlords from increasing rent during freeze period.
- Bill lapsed before becoming law; practical effect and freeze duration remain unspecified in available information.
Litter Pollution (Amendment) (Dog Litter Control) Bill 2019
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Seán Crowe
- Amends Litter Pollution Act 1997 to require dog owners carry suitable bags or tools to dispose of dog faeces in public areas.
- Wardens and gardaí can request proof you have disposal equipment; failure to produce it becomes an offence.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to law.
Mandatory Beef Price Transparency Bill 2019
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Brian Stanley
- Creates a system to collect and publish beef prices at each supply chain stage from farmer to consumer.
- Aims to increase transparency so all parties can see price information across the beef industry.
- Bill did not progress beyond First Stage in parliament and is no longer active.
Health (Medical Entitlements in Nursing Homes) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Imelda Munster
- Ensures nursing home residents keep their medical card benefits under the 1990 Health (Nursing Homes) Act.
- Addresses gaps or changes in how medical entitlements apply to people living in nursing homes.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; no further information available on specific provisions or amendments.
Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Presidential Elections) Bill 2019
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed
- This bill aimed to amend Ireland's Constitution, but lapsed without becoming law.
- Bill focused on presidential elections; specific constitutional changes not detailed in provided information.
- Status: Did not progress past First Stage in the legislative process.
Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2019
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed
- Expands Broadcasting Authority of Ireland's power to levy fees on broadcasters, with changes to exemptions, deferrals, and refunds.
- Directs portion of TV licence fees to Broadcasting Authority and creates grants scheme for professional journalism in sound broadcasters.
- Amends Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 and related broadcasting provisions. Bill lapsed at Second Stage.
Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2019
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Mattie McGrath
- Amends 2000 Marine Casualty Investigation Act to change who sits on the Marine Casualty Investigation Board.
- Specific composition changes not detailed in available information; bill lapsed before passage so changes not enacted.
- Sponsored by Mattie McGrath; did not progress beyond Second Stage in Oireachtas.
Regulation of Private Security Firms Bill 2019
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
- Amends the 2004 Private Security Services Act to regulate security firms that enforce court orders and repossess properties.
- Adds oversight rules for private security companies currently operating without specific regulation in repossession and court enforcement work.
- Bill lapsed before completion; specific regulatory requirements and enforcement mechanisms are not publicly detailed.
No Consent, No Sale Bill 2019
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Pearse Doherty
- Lenders cannot sell mortgages on residential homes to other lenders without the borrower's written consent.
- Gives homeowners control over who holds their mortgage debt and prevents transfers without agreement.
- Bill did not complete legislative process; lapsed without becoming law. Current mortgage transfer rules remain unchanged.
Consumer Credit (Amendment) Bill 2018
14 Nov 2024 Committee Stage Lapsed Pearse Doherty
- Amends Consumer Credit Act 1995 to impose a maximum interest rate cap on moneylenders' charges.
- Specific cap rate and exemptions not detailed in title; bill lapsed at Committee Stage without enactment.
- Intended to protect consumers from excessive moneylending costs through legal rate restrictions.
Local Government (Water Pollution) (Amendment) Bill 2018
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Martin Kenny
- Amends the 1977 Water Pollution Act to let water services authorities issue discharge licences for single-house developments.
- Allows individual homeowners or builders to obtain permission to discharge water from new houses into local water systems.
- Bill lapsed before completion; did not become law. Would have simplified discharge licensing for single residential properties.
Thirty-Seventh Amendment Of The Constitution (Economic, Social And Cultural Rights) Bill 2018
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Thomas Pringle
- Proposes constitutional amendment to add economic, social, and cultural rights protections to Ireland's Constitution.
- Bill lapsed without becoming law; did not progress beyond Second Stage debate in Dáil Éireann.
- Specific rights covered and implementation mechanism not detailed in provided information.
Child and Family Agency (Foster Care Oversight) Bill 2018
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Denise Mitchell
- Amends the Child and Family Agency Act 2013 to change how foster care is overseen and managed by the agency.
- Specific amendments and their practical effects are not detailed in available bill documentation.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; no further legislative progress occurred.
Property Services (Regulation) (Amendment) (Management Company Regulation) Bill 2018
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Darragh O'Brien
- Amends the 2011 Property Services Regulation law; specific changes not detailed in title alone—further detail needed.
- Addresses management company regulation in property services sector; practical scope and requirements unclear from title.
- Bill lapsed during Second Stage; did not become law. Status as of provided information unknown.
Urban Regeneration and Housing (Amendment) Bill 2018
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Mick Wallace
- Increases the vacant site levy and modifies how it works under the 2015 Urban Regeneration and Housing Act.
- Allows owners of vacant sites to negotiate directly with local authorities or state agencies to sell at a discounted percentage value.
- Bill lapsed at Second Stage; status unknown regarding reintroduction or successor legislation.
Management Fees (Local Property Tax) Relief Bill 2018
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Darragh O'Brien
- Amends local property tax law to partially exempt property owners in managed estates who pay management fees.
- Reduces property tax liability for residents who already pay fees for estate upkeep and maintenance.
- Bill lapsed during Second Stage; did not become law.
Residential Tenancies (Greater Security of Tenure and Rent Certainty) Bill 2018
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Jan O'Sullivan
- Amends 2004-2016 Residential Tenancies Acts to strengthen tenant protections around evictions and rent increases.
- Specific changes not detailed in long title alone; bill lapsed at Second Stage without enactment.
- Aimed to increase rental security and limit rent rises, but did not become law.
Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2018
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Maureen O'Sullivan
- Restricts certain sex offenders from traveling abroad to protect people in other countries from serious harm.
- Amends the Sexual Offenders Act 2001 to add travel controls as part of offender regulation.
- Bill lapsed before becoming law; did not progress past Second Stage debate in Dáil.
Overcrowded Housing Bill 2018
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Barry Cowen
- Creates legal definition of overcrowding in housing and sets standards for Planning Authorities to assess it under Housing Acts.
- Increases penalties for building owners who provide overcrowded accommodation.
- Bill did not complete parliamentary process; lapsed without becoming law.
Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Richard Boyd Barrett
- Amends 1960 Petroleum Act to require climate factors—global temperature, CO₂ levels—when issuing mining and oil licences.
- Decision-makers must consider national and global environmental impacts before approving petroleum exploration, extraction, or mineral development projects.
- Bill lapsed at Second Stage; did not become law. Would have added environmental screening to licence approval process.
Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2018
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Pearse Doherty
- Extends Central Bank's powers to investigate suspected false or misleading information provided to it.
- Allows Central Bank to impose administrative sanctions for providing false or misleading information.
- Creates a new criminal offence for providing false or misleading information to the Central Bank.
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2018
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Catherine Murphy
- Extends the minimum notice period landlords must give before ending a tenancy.
- Requires rent data to be made available so tenants can access pricing information.
- Increases the maximum fines that can be imposed under residential tenancy laws.