Bills
1,078 bills tracked. What do the stages mean?
National Oil Reserves Agency (Amendment) Bill 2026
31 Mar 2026 Enacted
- Reduces the NORA Levy (Petroleum Product Levy) from 2 cents per litre to a nominal amount from 1 April to 1 June 2026.
- Minister can extend or adjust the reduction period by ministerial order if needed; estimated to reduce levy income by approximately €20 million.
- Aims to ease financial impact of energy price inflation; NORA's substantial reserves ensure it can continue operations without Exchequer funding.
Forty-first Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Housing) Bill 2026
27 Mar 2026 Second Stage Current Rory Hearne
- Proposes a constitutional amendment to add a right to housing in Ireland's constitution.
- Currently at Second Stage of legislative process; specific amendment text and scope not detailed in provided information.
- Sponsored by Rory Hearne; practical effects of amendment depend on final wording and passage through remaining stages.
International Protection Bill 2026
26 Mar 2026 Fifth Stage Current
- Replaces the 2015 International Protection Act; applies to applications lodged from 12 June 2026 onwards, implementing seven EU asylum and migration regulations.
- Establishes screening procedures requiring applicants to attend designated centres; includes biometric data collection (Eurodac), health and vulnerability assessments, and information provision.
- Creates new appeal tribunal and inspector office; designates Minister as determining authority; provides for representative appointments for unaccompanied minors and procedural safeguards.
Planning and Development (Material Interest) Bill 2026
25 Mar 2026 Second Stage Current Peadar Tóibín
- Objections to planning permission become ineffective unless made by someone with material interest in the development, with exceptions for State authorities and public bodies.
- Personal information submitted solely to prove material interest is kept private and not disclosed to the public by planning authorities or An Coimisiún Pleanála.
- Bill amends Planning and Development Act 2024 and Act 2000 to apply the material interest requirement to submissions, observations, and appeals against planning decisions.
Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025
23 Mar 2026 Enacted
- EPA can set definite timeframes for licensing decisions on industrial activities; includes 'stop the clock' provision for requesting applicant information.
- EPA may review part of a licence or grant exemptions from environmental impact assessments in civil emergencies or exceptional circumstances.
- Public bodies must report annually on procurements where green public procurement criteria were not applied and justify their reasons.
Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025
20 Mar 2026 Enacted
- Amends Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 to set a default 50-50 split of royalty payments between music performers and producers, minus administrative costs.
- Transfers dispute resolution from Controller of Intellectual Property to Circuit Court when performers and producers cannot agree on payment division.
- Expands copyright protections to nationals of countries party to WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty and Rome Convention for intellectual property compliance.
Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) (Work Equipment) Bill 2026
20 Mar 2026 Second Stage Current PJ Murphy
- Adds mandatory minimum sentence for adults convicted of theft of work equipment under Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001.
- Applies to theft and certain related offences involving tools and supplies used in one's business.
- Bill commences on date specified in Section 2; sponsored by Senators Murphy, Duffy, and Kennelly.
Antarctic Treaty (Accension and Implementation) Bill 2026
20 Mar 2026 Second Stage Current Malcolm Byrne
- Enables Ireland to formally accede to the Antarctic Treaty (1959) and Madrid Protocol (1991), establishing legal framework for implementing international Antarctic obligations.
- Creates permit system requiring Irish citizens and bodies to obtain approval for Antarctic activities (scientific, tourism, construction); Minister assesses environmental impact and may impose conditions.
- Designates Minister for Foreign Affairs as responsible authority for Antarctic Treaty matters; grants inspection powers and enforcement authority; prohibits mineral extraction except scientific research.
Criminal Justice (Rehabilitative Periods) Bill 2018
20 Mar 2026 Second Stage Current Lynn Ruane
- Expands convictions eligible to become 'spent' (non-disclosable): custodial sentences up to 24 months, non-custodial up to 48 months.
- Introduces proportional rehabilitative periods based on sentence length; shorter periods for adults aged 18–24.
- Increases maximum spent convictions from one to two (three for young adults); requires ministerial review after two years.
Mineral Oil Tax (Emergency Cost of Living Reduction) Bill 2026
19 Mar 2026 Second Stage Current Pearse Doherty
- Grants emergency powers to temporarily reduce mineral oil tax on home heating oil, petrol, auto-diesel, and green diesel to ease cost of living pressures.
- Allows Minister for Finance to extend tax reduction periods by order and must review energy prices regularly to adjust measures accordingly.
- Requires Minister to report monthly on how the tax reduction measures are functioning and whether they remain proportionate to their stated purpose.
Housing Loans Regulations (Fresh Start - Buyout) (Amendment) Bill 2026
19 Mar 2026 Second Stage Current Eoin Ó Broin
- Amends Housing Loans Regulations 2021 to allow people staying in family home after divorce/separation to get local authority housing loans to buyout ex-partner's share.
- Extends eligibility criteria in Regulation 7 to include those retaining ownership post-divorce/separation who need mortgage finance for buyout purposes.
- Enables divorced or legally separated individuals to access housing loan funding from local authorities specifically for acquiring their former partner's property interest.
Quality in Public Procurement (Contract Preparation and Award Criteria) Bill 2021
16 Mar 2026 Second Stage Defeated Alice-Mary Higgins
- Implements EU public procurement directive to set contract award criteria, emphasizing quality-price balance and social considerations in government contracts.
- Requires human rights protections apply to public contracts above a set spending threshold and mandates annual reporting to parliament.
- Provides guidelines on social factors in procurement and establishes process to justify departures from best value-for-money approach.
Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2025
13 Mar 2026 Committee Stage Current
- Establishes inter-agency committee to coordinate child protection services across Government Departments and State agencies with duty to cooperate on child welfare and protection.
- Reforms voluntary care arrangements requiring parental consent, six-monthly reviews, and emergency care order process within three working days if consent withdrawn.
- Introduces guiding principles prioritizing child's best interests, child participation in decisions, and expands accommodation provision for homeless children with ministerial regulation power.
Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Standing Charges) Bill 2026
6 Mar 2026 Second Stage Current Darren O'Rourke
- Amends Electricity Regulation Act 1999 to give CRU legal power to monitor and regulate standing charges on electricity and gas bills.
- Requires utility companies to seek CRU approval before increasing standing charges and limits them to covering fixed connection costs only.
- Empowers CRU to investigate suppliers using standing charges to boost profits and order excessive rates reduced to cost-recovery levels.
Irish Language Name and Address of the Person (Length Accent) Bill 2026
6 Mar 2026 Second Stage Current Aengus Ó Snodaigh
- Protects accuracy of Irish language names and addresses, including proper vowel accents, in official records under Data Protection Act 2018.
- Requires regulators to ensure businesses respect customers' Irish names and addresses by January 1, 2030.
- Amends national postcode system contract rules to align with Irish language name and address standards.
Official Languages (Right to Use the Irish Language) (Amendment) Bill 2026
5 Mar 2026 Second Stage Current Aengus Ó Snodaigh
- Amends the Official Languages Act 2003 to protect citizens' right to communicate in Irish without infringement or obstruction.
- Amends the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022 to ensure Irish-language communication rights apply online and in media contexts.
- Specific enforcement mechanisms or penalties not detailed in the long title; further information requires examination of bill text.
Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024
27 Feb 2026 Enacted
- Abolishes jury trials in High Court defamation actions for cases started after the Bill's commencement; removes related jury references from the Defamation Act 2009.
- Introduces protections against strategic lawsuits targeting public participation: allows courts to declare proceedings abusive, expedites strike-out applications, and permits enhanced cost awards against plaintiffs.
- Requires solicitors to inform clients of alternative dispute resolution options (Press Council, broadcast right of reply) before issuing defamation proceedings where applicable.
Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026
27 Feb 2026 Enacted
- Introduces national rent controls: new tenancies capped at CPI or 2% annual increases; existing tenancies capped at CPI or 2% annually; new apartments/student housing capped at CPI only to encourage development.
- Creates 6-year minimum tenancy term for small landlords (under 4 properties); restricts termination grounds during term to family occupation, hardship, or property sale; limits large landlords to voluntary departures and breaches.
- Requires RTB to publish rent register with property details (size, type, bedrooms, location, energy rating); allows RTB to share tenant data with Social Protection, Revenue, and energy authority for administration and compliance.
Repeal of Exempted Development Regulations Bill 2026
27 Feb 2026 Second Stage Current Eoin Ó Broin
- Repeals two 2022–2023 regulations that exempted certain temporary accommodation buildings for international protection seekers from planning permission requirements.
- Removes exempted development status previously extended to 2028, requiring future accommodation facilities to obtain standard planning permission.
- Allows state agency to apply for planning retention permission for existing exempted accommodation to continue operating legally.
Institutional Burials (Amendment) Bill 2022
26 Feb 2026 First Stage Defeated Eileen Flynn
- Expands the Director of Authorised Intervention's powers to investigate suspected inappropriate burials in institutions even when exact burial locations are unknown.
- Allows people who believe they are related to those buried on institutional land to request excavation of that land.
- Bill was defeated at First Stage; did not progress to law.
Commission on the Future of the Family Farm Bill 2024
26 Feb 2026 First Stage Defeated Martin Kenny
- Establishes Commission on Future of Family Farm to make recommendations to Minister for Agriculture and Oireachtas on family farm economic viability and climate support.
- Commission membership appointed under Section 3; functions and operations set out in Section 4 regarding sustainable family-owned farm recommendations.
- Government must consider Commission reports on increasing family farms in economically, socially and environmentally sustainable manner per Section 5.
Public Art Mural (Exempted Development) Bill 2026
26 Feb 2026 Second Stage Current Eoin Ó Broin
- Amends Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to exempt certain public art murals from planning permission when they have artistic or cultural merit and owner consent.
- Exemption applies to private property only, excluding listed structures, protected structures, architectural conservation areas, and special amenity areas.
- Murals must not be commercial advertisements and must comply with Equal Status Acts to qualify for exemption.
Planning and Development (Provision of Public Housing) Bill 2026
26 Feb 2026 Second Stage Current Chris Andrews
- Removes section 97(3)(b) from the Planning and Development Act 2000, eliminating a specific restriction on public housing provision.
- Amends planning law to enable local authorities greater flexibility in delivering public housing projects.
- Repeals a subsection that previously limited or constrained how public housing could be developed under planning rules.
Health Information Bill 2024
24 Feb 2026 Report Stage Current
- Health providers must share patients' health data with other providers for care and treatment in standardized digital format within timeframes set by HSE guidelines.
- HSE creates and operates electronic health records for all patients containing summaries, prescriptions, test results, and discharge reports; patients can restrict access or add personal information.
- HSE can request health information from providers for public health, patient safety, service planning, and statistics; non-compliance subject to Circuit Court enforcement.