Bills
1,049 bills tracked.
Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Kevin O'Keeffe
- Amends the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1962 to change alcohol licensing rules; specific changes not detailed in title alone.
- Bill did not progress beyond First Stage introduction in Parliament; it lapsed without becoming law.
- Information on practical effects unavailable from title—full bill text needed to explain what licensing changes were proposed.
Planning and Development (Ministerial Power Repeal) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Eoin Ó Broin
- Amends Planning and Development Act 2000 to remove ministerial power to issue binding guidelines to planning authorities.
- Repeals 2018 apartment design standards and building height guidelines that directed planning decisions on residential developments.
- Restores local planning authorities' discretion over housing design and building height standards without central government guidelines.
Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 Committee Stage Lapsed
- Expands role and powers of guardians ad litem (independent representatives for children in court cases) under child care law.
- Amends five related Acts to align vetting, child protection, and mental health procedures; removes outdated provisions from 1991 and 2011 Acts.
- Increases Child and Family Agency Board membership to improve governance of Ireland's child welfare authority.
Valuation (Amendment) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Anne Rabbitte
- Exempts childcare services providers from paying commercial rates on their properties.
- Amends the Valuation Act 2001 to introduce this exemption from business taxation.
- Bill lapsed without becoming law; did not progress past First Stage in Dáil.
Curragh of Kildare (Amendment) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Fiona O'Loughlin
- Amends the 1961 Curragh of Kildare Act to allow the Minister to issue licences for continuous occupation of Curragh land for specified periods.
- Enables private use and management of Curragh land through licensing arrangements, changing how the area can be occupied and developed.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; specific licence terms, duration limits, and fees are not detailed in the long title provided.
Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Anne Rabbitte
- Expands HIQA's enforcement powers to cover foster care, children detention schools, residential centres, and Tusla services.
- Gives HIQA authority to enforce national standards across these four areas of child care and protection.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to become law.
Firearms and Offensive Weapons (Amendment) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Jim O'Callaghan
- Amends the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act 1990 to increase prison sentences for possessing a knife with intent to injure, incapacitate, or intimidate someone.
- Specific new maximum sentence amount not provided in the bill title; additional detail needed to confirm the proposed penalty increase.
- Bill lapsed during Second Stage; did not become law. Would have required passage through remaining legislative stages to take effect.
Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Housing) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Thomas P. Broughan
- Proposes adding a constitutional right to housing, requiring the state to ensure adequate housing for all citizens.
- Would amend the Irish Constitution; specific housing standards or implementation mechanisms not detailed in provided information.
- Bill lapsed without progressing past First Stage; did not become law.
Social Housing (Real Social Housing) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Eoin Ó Broin
- Defines social housing as dwellings owned by local authorities or approved housing bodies, distinguishing it from other housing support schemes.
- Creates legal distinction between real social housing ownership and support schemes like Housing Assistance Payment and long-term leases.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to law. Amendments to Housing Acts 1966-2009 were not enacted.
Health (Amendment) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Louise O'Reilly
- Amends the Health Act 1970 to change how health services are regulated or delivered; specific changes not detailed in title alone.
- Bill did not progress beyond First Stage and has lapsed, meaning it did not become law.
- Sponsored by Louise O'Reilly; full scope of proposed amendments requires viewing the bill text for detail.
Residential Tenancies (Complaints of Anti-Social Behaviour and Neglect of Dwelling Exteriors) (Amendment) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Darragh O'Brien
- Amends the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to modify how third-party complaints about tenants are handled.
- Addresses complaints of anti-social behaviour and neglect of dwelling exteriors by tenants.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; specific amendments and practical effects not detailed in available information.
Domestic Violence (No-contact order) (Amendment) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Ruth Coppinger
- Amends Domestic Violence Act 2018 to create no-contact orders preventing abusers from contacting victims by any means.
- Allows courts to issue orders restricting communication as part of domestic violence protection measures.
- Bill did not progress beyond First Stage and has lapsed; exact enforcement mechanisms and penalties not specified.
Civil Liability and Courts (Amendment) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Michael McGrath
- Amends the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004, but specific changes not detailed in provided information.
- Bill lapsed during Second Stage, meaning it did not complete parliamentary progress and did not become law.
- Sponsored by Michael McGrath; exact provisions and practical effects require access to bill text itself.
Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Jim O'Callaghan
- Amends the 2018 Domestic Violence Act to create a system for conducting Domestic Homicide Reviews.
- Reviews examine deaths caused by domestic violence to identify lessons and improve prevention measures.
- Bill did not progress beyond First Stage and lapsed; practical scope and review procedures unknown.
Road Traffic (All Terrain Vehicle and Scrambler Motor-cycle) (Amendment) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed John Lahart
- Amends Road Traffic Act 1961 to increase regulation of all-terrain vehicles and scrambler motorcycles in public places.
- Grants gardaí power to seize these vehicles when laws are broken and confiscate/dispose of them if needed.
- Covers enforcement, seizure procedures, and consequences for illegal use in public — bill lapsed before enactment.
Criminal Justice (Conspiracy to Murder) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Jim O'Callaghan
- Amends Criminal Justice Act 2006 to increase prison sentences for conspiracy to commit murder.
- Also increases sentences for soliciting someone to commit murder.
- Bill did not progress beyond First Stage and lapsed without becoming law.
Pensionable Age Task Force Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed John Brady
- Creates a task force to examine what age people should become eligible for state pensions and recommend appropriate levels.
- Task force must produce a report with its recommendations, then dissolve after completion of its work.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; not enacted into law.
Prohibition of Bogus Self Employment Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Willie O'Dea
- Prevents employers from wrongly classifying employees as self-employed to avoid employment obligations.
- Addresses misclassification practice where employers deny workers employee rights and protections.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; no provisions enacted into law.
Parental Bereavement Leave (Amendment) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Anne Rabbitte
- Allows bereaved parents to take paid leave from work when their child dies, amending existing parental leave laws.
- Applies to employees who lose a child; specific leave duration and conditions not detailed in bill title alone.
- Bill did not progress beyond First Stage introduction; no longer active in legislative process.
Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Michael McGrath
- Creates independent appeals process for credit unions to challenge Central Bank regulatory decisions.
- Amends the 2012 Credit Union Act to establish this new appeals mechanism.
- Bill did not progress beyond First Stage and has lapsed.
Regulation of Tenderers Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Jonathan O'Brien
- Construction companies bidding unusually low on large public works projects must explain why, or be rejected.
- Previous poor performance on public contracts can now disqualify companies from bidding on new public projects.
- Rules apply to projects above EU spending thresholds for public works contracts.
Retention of Records Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed
- Preserves records from child abuse inquiry and redress boards by transferring them to National Archives for long-term safekeeping.
- Amends three acts: National Archives Act 1986, Child Abuse Inquiry Act 2000, and Redress Act 2002 to enable transfer and retention.
- Treats transferred records as Department of Education property, ensuring consistent management and public access under archive rules.
Road Traffic (Bus and Cycle Lane) (Amendment) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Robert Troy
- Amends Road Traffic Act 2010 to allow digital camera footage from traffic safety cameras as evidence of illegal bus lane or cycle track use.
- Enables enforcement of bus lane and cycle track violations using electronic recordings instead of requiring officer observations at the time.
- Bill lapsed; did not complete parliamentary progression. No law currently enacted from this proposal.
Healthy Homes Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Eamon Ryan
- Sets thermal efficiency standards for rented homes to improve energy performance and reduce heat loss.
- Requires testing of rental properties for radon gas and mandates remediation if levels are dangerously high.
- Amends the 1992 Housing Act to enforce these standards on landlords; bill lapsed without progressing.