Bills
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Housing (Temporary Provisions regarding Short-term Lettings) Bill 2020
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Peadar Tóibín
- Temporarily bans short-term lettings of 28 days or less in cities and large towns to free up dwellings for standard rental market.
- Bill operates temporarily; can end early if Oireachtas certifies enough houses available for rent to meet housing demand.
- Commencement one week after passing, with definitions and exceptions detailed in the bill's provisions.
Dying with Dignity Bill 2020
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Gino Kenny
- Permits medical practitioners to assist qualifying persons with terminal illnesses to end their lives, provided two doctors verify the illness is incurable, progressive, and irreversible.
- Amends Criminal Law (Suicide) Act 1993 to protect doctors and nurses from prosecution when providing assistance under this Act.
- Establishes oversight committee; allows doctors to refuse participation; requires assessment of person's decision-making capacity before assistance provided.
Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Housing) Bill 2020
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Richard Boyd Barrett
- Adds constitutional right to housing under Article 43, making it judicially enforceable rather than merely aspirational.
- Limits private property rights where necessary to protect housing rights and serve the common good.
- Requires constitutional amendment via Article 46 process; bill lapsed before progressing beyond Second Stage.
Industrial Relations (Sectoral Employment Orders Confirmation) Bill 2020
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Ged Nash
- Gives statutory effect to three Labour Court recommendations on pay, sick pay, and pensions in mechanical engineering, construction, and electrical contracting sectors.
- Ensures workers in these sectors receive minimum pay and conditions set by Labour Court recommendations, overriding lower contract terms.
- Addresses High Court judgment that struck down sectoral employment order framework, protecting entitlements of tens of thousands of workers pending appeal.
Broadcasting (Amendment) (Protection of Journalism) Bill 2019
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed David Cullinane
- Amends Broadcasting Act 2009 to make it a breach of contract or licence to prohibit National Union of Journalists members from communications media based on their occupational or employment status.
- Protects journalists from discrimination in broadcasting roles due to professional affiliation, employer, or employment status.
- Creates enforceable obligation on broadcasters holding contracts or licences under the Act not to exclude journalists for union membership or related reasons.
Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill 2019
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
- Requires trial judge permission before evidence about complainant's clothing at time of alleged offence can be admitted; judge may allow only if necessary for accused's fair trial rights.
- Gives complainants legal representation and right to be heard on applications to admit clothing evidence; prosecution must notify complainant of such applications.
- Strengthens protections for previous sexual history evidence by expanding complainant's legal representation rights across rape and sexual assault offences.
Rent Freeze (Fair Rent) Bill 2019
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Eoin Ó Broin
- Amends Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to freeze rents for three years on all existing and new tenancies.
- Rent freeze can only be extended by vote in the Houses of the Oireachtas; Residential Tenancies Board will index-link rents to local areas.
- Directs Minister for Finance to commission report on costs and structure of introducing refundable tax relief for tenants alongside freeze.
Waste Management (Amendment) (Regulator) Bill 2019
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed David Cullinane
- Requires the Minister to produce a report on appointing an independent regulator for domestic waste management, following a 2018 Competition and Consumer Protection Commission recommendation.
- Proposed regulator would licence waste firms, set prices where necessary, and enforce decisions through fines or sanctions.
- Amends the Waste Management Act 1996 by inserting new obligation for Minister to examine independent regulation of domestic waste sector.
Litter Pollution (Amendment) (Dog Litter Control) Bill 2019
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Seán Crowe
- Amends Litter Pollution Act 1997 to make it an offence for dog handlers in public to fail to produce a suitable bag when requested by dog wardens, litter wardens, or gardaí.
- Requires dog owners to carry a dog litter bag in public, similar to leash requirements, to ensure proper disposal of dog faeces and prevent disease transmission.
- Enforces immediate pickup and safe disposal of dog waste to address health risks including toxocariasis, a parasitic illness transmissible to humans.
Mandatory Beef Price Transparency Bill 2019
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Brian Stanley
- Minister for Agriculture must establish a program collecting daily cattle prices in euros per kilogram from processors.
- Processors report daily prices; Minister publishes this information at set intervals to create a beef market price index.
- Designated officers must report specific cattle and boxed beef information daily and weekly as outlined in the Act.
Health (Medical Entitlements in Nursing Homes) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Imelda Munster
- Amends Health (Nursing Homes) Act 1990 to require Minister introduce regulations ensuring private nursing home residents keep medical card entitlements.
- Makes nursing home contracts subject to Competition and Consumer Protection Commission oversight; breaching medical card protection regulations becomes an offence.
- Increases maximum fines for Competition and Consumer Protection Act breaches from €30,000 to €50,000; applies to nursing home directors and bodies corporate.
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
- Allows Broadcasting Authority to raise levy for working capital needs, not just current expenses, and extends levy to content provision contract holders to include new market entrants.
- Permits TV licence fee receipts to fund up to 50% of Broadcasting Authority expenses, with remainder from broadcaster levies, capped to ensure industry contribution.
- Creates grant scheme for journalists in local and community radio to promote professional journalistic practices, administered through Broadcasting Funding Scheme.
Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2019
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Mattie McGrath
- Amends the 2000 Act to require the Minister to consider candidates' relevant knowledge, qualifications, or experience when appointing or reappointing Board members.
- Requires the Department Secretary General to apply the same consideration criteria when nominating a person to replace the Chief Surveyor if that office is vacant.
- Establishes that Board composition decisions must have regard to candidates' suitability for the Board's functions.
Regulation of Private Security Firms Bill 2019
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
- Amends Private Security Services Act 2004 to include persons enforcing court orders and repossession in regulated 'security services' definition.
- Brings court order enforcement and repossession personnel under Private Security Services Authority oversight for licensing, standards, and complaint investigation.
- Requires all entities involved in executing court orders to meet same regulatory standards as other security firms.
No Consent, No Sale Bill 2019
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Pearse Doherty
- Requires lenders to obtain written borrower consent before selling residential mortgages to third parties, making the Central Bank's voluntary code mandatory in law.
- Mandates lenders disclose specific information to borrowers and confirm the transferee will maintain identical arrears and interest rate policies, or obtain explicit separate consent.
- Exempts transfers only in extreme cases where the lender faces serious business difficulties meeting Central Bank standards for failing institutions.
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
- 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.
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
- Extends 'landlord' definition to include receivers and persons with charges on mortgaged rental properties, ensuring they remain bound by tenancy terms and obligations.
- Limits annual rent increases in all areas to inflation rate (currently 4% in Rent Pressure Zones) and declares all remaining areas as Rent Pressure Zones for 3 years.
- Removes landlord's right to end Part Four tenancies after 6 years without grounds; prohibits termination for sale; allows refurbishment termination only if property cannot remain habitable.