Bills
1,049 bills tracked.
Central Bank (Variable Rate Mortgages) Bill 2016
19 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Michael McGrath
- Aimed to fix problems in how banks set variable-rate mortgage interest rates for homes.
- Would have given the Central Bank power to regulate mortgage rate practices.
- Bill did not proceed beyond Second Stage and lapsed without becoming law.
Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2016
19 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Gerry Adams
- Amends Electoral Acts 1992–2015 to require all polling stations be wheelchair accessible.
- Ensures disabled voters can physically enter and use polling stations without barriers.
- Bill did not progress beyond First Stage and lapsed without becoming law.
Corporate Manslaughter Bill 2016
19 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Jonathan O'Brien
- Creates new crime: companies can be prosecuted for manslaughter if their actions cause death through gross negligence.
- Creates separate crime: senior managers of companies can be prosecuted personally for grossly negligent management causing death.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage and did not become law.
Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) (Amendment) Bill 2016
19 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Billy Kelleher
- Amends 2013 Act to permit switching between biologic drugs and their biosimilar versions in medical treatment.
- Aims to increase flexibility in prescribing and potentially reduce costs of biologic medicines for patients.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to further parliamentary debate or votes.
Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016
19 Feb 2020 Fifth Stage Lapsed Joan Freeman
- Children must be admitted to child-appropriate psychiatric units, not adult units, except in rare cases where it benefits the child.
- Applies to both voluntary and involuntary admissions of children to inpatient psychiatric care.
- Bill lapsed and did not become law; its provisions were not enacted.
Declaration of Independence Day Bill 2017
19 Feb 2020 Fifth Stage Lapsed Paul Daly
- Creates an annual 'Declaration of Independence Day' on 21 January to commemorate the First Dáil meeting and 1919 Declaration of Independence.
- Bill lapsed and did not become law. Practical effect on current law: none.
- Sponsor: Paul Daly. Status: Fifth Stage. Details of related provisions not specified in available information.
Education (Welfare) (Amendment) Bill 2017
19 Feb 2020 Fifth Stage Lapsed Aodhán Ó Ríordáin
- Amends Education (Welfare) Act 2000 to improve coordination of the National Educational Welfare Board's work on preventing student non-attendance.
- Focuses on students registered with recognised schools; aims to strengthen efforts tracking and supporting attendance.
- Bill lapsed during Fifth Stage; did not become law.
Civil Law (Costs in Probate Matters) Bill 2017
19 Feb 2020 Fifth Stage Lapsed Billy Lawless
- Unsuccessful challengers of wills or estate administration must now pay court costs. Previously, costs rules were unclear for these specific probate disputes.
- Applies to civil actions contesting will validity, intestate estate handling, and related estate claims. Aims to deter unmeritorious challenges to deceased persons' estates.
- Bill lapsed without enactment. Changes to probate cost liability did not become law; previous rules remain in effect.
Children's Digital Protection Bill 2018
19 Feb 2020 Fifth Stage Lapsed Joan Freeman
- Bill creates a takedown process for legal content deemed age-inappropriate for children, based on a harm definition set in the Act.
- Enforcement mechanism targets material that is lawful but potentially harmful to minors, requiring removal through specified procedures.
- Bill lapsed without becoming law; status indicates it did not progress beyond Fifth Stage of legislative process.
Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016
19 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Jim O'Callaghan
- Creates independent commission to recommend judges based solely on merit, removing political appointment decisions.
- Commission makes recommendations for judicial positions; government retains final appointment power but based on merit criteria.
- Bill lapsed in 2016; specific powers, composition, and selection criteria not detailed in long title alone.
Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) (Cross Border Crime Agency) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Brendan Smith
- Amends 2010 Money Laundering Act to create cross-border agency investigating crime between Northern Ireland and Ireland.
- New statutory body will investigate and report on criminal activity spanning both jurisdictions cooperatively.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to debate or enactment.
Trade Union Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Mick Barry
- Removes legal restrictions preventing trade union members from striking or taking industrial action.
- Amends Trade Union Acts 1871-1990 to broaden rights around strike participation and industrial disputes.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to further debate or voting in Dáil.
Insurance (Life Assurance and Life Insurance) (Amendment) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed James Browne
- Insurers must pay out life insurance/assurance death benefits even if the insured person dies by suicide.
- Applies to all insurers, insurance providers, brokers, and related undertakings offering life policies.
- Bill did not progress beyond First Stage and has lapsed without becoming law.
Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed John Curran
- Creates new crimes: buying controlled drugs from children, and causing children to possess drugs for sale or supply.
- Amends the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 to add these child-focused offences and related provisions.
- Bill lapsed during Second Stage; did not become law.
Organisation of Working Time (Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Mary Lou McDonald
- Employees experiencing domestic violence get paid leave from work. Amends Organisation of Working Time Act 1997.
- Protects workers from dismissal for taking domestic violence leave. Extends unfair dismissal protections under existing law.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to full debate or enactment.
Fiscal Responsibility (Amendment) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Martin Heydon
- Amends Fiscal Responsibility Act 2012 to let the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council review opposition parties' pre-Budget policies and proposals.
- Council must report whether opposition approaches support prudent economic and budgetary management before each Budget.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; no further progress made. Specific implementation details and Council procedures not yet defined.
Broadcasting (Television Licence Fees Recovery) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Seán Sherlock
- TV broadcasters must provide data to help recover unpaid television licence fees from non-payers.
- Allows authorities to identify licence fee defaulters using information from broadcasting service providers.
- Bill did not progress beyond First Stage and has since lapsed without becoming law.
Public Health (Electronic Cigarettes and Herbal Cigarettes) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Alan Farrell
- Bans selling electronic or herbal cigarettes to under-18s with criminal penalties for violations.
- Creates enforcement framework with authorised officers to investigate and prosecute breaches.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to law.
Planning and Development (Amendment) (First-Time Buyers) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Darragh O'Brien
- Amends Planning and Development Act 2000 to require private developments reserve a set percentage of land specifically for first-time homebuyers.
- Sets mandatory affordability requirements for new residential projects, ensuring portion available at lower prices for eligible first-time purchasers.
- Bill lapsed during legislative process; did not progress to enactment. Specific percentage threshold not detailed in available information.
Latent Defects Redress Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Dessie Ellis
- Creates a Latent Defects Redress Board to help homeowners resolve building regulation non-compliance issues in their homes.
- Allows homeowners who purchased homes in good faith to access mediation or adjudication for latent defects.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; specific remedies, timelines, and levy mechanisms not detailed in long title alone.
Housing (Homeless Housing Assistance Payment) (Amendment) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Frank O'Rourke
- Local authorities must help eligible households after receiving a tenancy termination notice, rather than waiting until homelessness occurs.
- Amends the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 to add this new legal duty on councils.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; details on scope of 'eligible households' and assistance types not specified in available information.
Equitable Beef Pricing Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Peadar Tóibín
- Aims to guarantee fair beef prices for farmers to support sustainable livelihoods in the sector.
- Proposes removing the 30-month age limit rule for cattle (specific practical effect unclear from title).
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; never progressed to full debate or voting in parliament.
Noise Pollution (Management and Abatement) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Thomas P. Broughan
- Creates rules to manage and reduce noise pollution, with powers for monitoring and enforcement.
- Amends aircraft noise rules for Dublin Airport and updates EPA powers to handle noise issues.
- Bill did not progress beyond introduction; it lapsed without becoming law.
Road Traffic (Amendment) (Use of Electric Scooters) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Marc MacSharry
- Amends Road Traffic Act 1961 to set rules for electric scooters on Irish roads and streets.
- Expands bicycle definition to include e-bikes and permits their use on Irish roads.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; never became law.