Bills
1,098 bills tracked. What do the stages mean?
Industrial and Provident Societies (Amendment) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Thomas Pringle
- Bill would amend the 1893 Industrial and Provident Societies Act to update rules governing co-operatives and mutual societies.
- Specific amendments and connected matters not detailed in long title; original Act text needed to clarify practical changes.
- Bill lapsed during Second Stage; did not progress to law.
Tax Law Reform and Codification Advisory Committee Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Joan Burton
- Creates permanent Tax Law Reform and Codification Advisory Committee to monitor, review and advise Minister for Finance on tax law implementation, reform and international developments.
- Committee plans and implements programme to codify tax laws, undertakes research, and advises on tax equity, revenue protection, enterprise facilitation and compliance.
- Minister appoints committee members with relevant expertise, determines work programme every two years, receives annual reports submitted to Oireachtas within two months.
Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) (Amendment) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Jim O'Callaghan
- Amends 2017 Victims of Crime Act to require victims of sexual violence, gender-based violence, or violence in close relationships receive information and legal advice from state-funded solicitors during investigations.
- Solicitor-provided advice must explain investigation process, witness statement requirements, disclosure rights of accused, victim cross-examination, and timeline for criminal proceedings.
- Aims to increase victim support and complaints by providing early-stage legal guidance to victims navigating investigation and potential prosecution processes.
Irish Coast Guard Authority Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Robert Troy
- Creates Irish Coast Guard Authority as independent body, replacing the Coast Guard division within the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.
- Designates the Authority as a principal response agency to manage and coordinate responses to major emergency events across the State.
- Authority works with An Garda Síochána, HSE, local authorities, and other prescribed bodies in emergency management and coordination.
Civil Liability and Courts (Amendment) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Billy Kelleher
- Amends the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004, but specific changes are not detailed in the provided information.
- Bill lapsed during Second Stage, meaning it did not progress to law and is no longer active.
- Exact practical effects cannot be determined without access to the bill's substantive provisions or amendments proposed.
Emergency Homeless Accommodation and Direct Provision Independent Inspection Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Eoin Ó Broin
- Amends Health Act 2007 to give HIQA power to inspect all emergency homeless accommodation funded by the Department of Housing, Planning and Community and Local Government.
- Grants HIQA power to inspect direct provision centres funded by the Reception and Integration Agency of the Department of Justice and Equality.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; was not enacted into law.
Civil Liability (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Louise O'Reilly
- Changes open disclosure of patient safety incidents from voluntary to mandatory for health providers, requiring they inform patients when things go wrong in healthcare.
- Makes it mandatory for health providers to disclose additional information about incidents to patients as soon as reasonably practicable, rather than optionally.
- Expands definition of 'incident' to include patient safety incidents occurring within the previous five years.
Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Alan Kelly
- Extends fatal injuries law to cover stillbirths from medical negligence at 24+ weeks gestation, allowing family members to claim compensation for mental distress.
- Increases the statutory cap on compensation for mental distress (solatium) in fatal injury cases from €35,000 to €75,000 distributed among family members.
- Creates remedy for mothers and family members when medical negligence during pregnancy causes loss of unborn child, previously excluded from compensation.
Homeless Prevention Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Eoin Ó Broin
- Amends Housing Act 1988 to legally define people at risk of homelessness for first time.
- Gives Minister and local authorities power to provide support services preventing homelessness.
- Bill did not progress beyond first stage and expired without becoming law.
Residential Tenancies (Rent Pressure Zones and Student Accommodation) (Amendment) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Darragh O'Brien
- Extends rent pressure zone rules to student accommodation, which were previously excluded from rent controls in certain areas.
- Amends the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to include student housing in zones where landlord rent increases are already limited.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; never progressed through parliament, so these changes were not enacted into law.
All Terrain Vehicle Safety Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Dara Calleary
- Sets safety standards for how all-terrain vehicles are made and their component materials.
- Requires health and safety practices when all-terrain vehicles are used at work.
- Bill did not progress beyond initial introduction; status is lapsed.
Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Jim O'Callaghan
- Amends Child Care Act 1991 to clarify child care providers need legal authority before keeping a child in custody ahead of emergency care orders.
- Addresses when child care service providers can lawfully hold custody of children before state intervention through emergency care orders occurs.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to debate or committee examination.
National Infrastructure Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Dara Calleary
- Creates National Infrastructure Commission to advise government on economic infrastructure across all sectors.
- Bill lapsed before completion; never became law. Sponsor: Dara Calleary.
- Scope and specific powers of proposed Commission not detailed in title; full details unavailable.
Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) (Amendment) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed John Brassil
- Amends 2013 Act to set specific criteria for orphan drugs when deciding whether HSE adds them to the Reimbursement List.
- Orphan medicines (treating rare diseases) get defined assessment rules instead of general evaluation process.
- Bill lapsed during Second Stage; did not become law.
Residential Tenancies (Residential Tenancies Board) (Amendment) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Barry Cowen
- Gives the Residential Tenancies Board new powers to investigate tenant and landlord disputes independently.
- Amends the 2004 Residential Tenancies Act to strengthen the Board's enforcement capabilities.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; specific investigative powers and related measures not enacted into law.
Prohibition of Bogus Self-Employment Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Ruth Coppinger
- Penalizes employers who misclassify employees as self-employed contractors to avoid employment protections and obligations.
- Bans dismissing workers to force them into false self-employment contracts, with redress through workplace relations claims.
- Amends unfair dismissal and workplace relations laws to give bogus contract workers legal recourse and remedies.
Criminal Law (Recruitment of Children to Engage in Criminal Activity) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Anne Rabbitte
- Creates a new criminal offence for adults who recruit children to commit crimes on their behalf.
- Aims to protect minors from exploitation by penalizing those who involve them in criminal activity.
- Bill lapsed without progressing; specific penalties, age definitions, and enforcement details not publicly detailed.
Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland) (Amendment) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed James Lawless
- Amends Science Foundation Ireland's functions to balance basic research with applied research promotion and development.
- Requires independent review of Foundation's performance against research objectives and mandates Board composition: minimum 3 academics, 3 industrialists.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; no enactment details available regarding implementation timeline or review procedures.
Competition and Consumer Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Niall Collins
- Gives Competition and Consumer Protection Commission power to issue administrative sanctions directly against businesses for anti-competitive practices.
- Amends the 2014 Competition and Consumer Protection Act to enable these enforcement powers without requiring court proceedings.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; changes to competition enforcement powers were not enacted into law.
Maternity Protection (Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Anne Rabbitte
- Provides maternity leave entitlements for female members of the Irish Parliament (Dáil and Seanad).
- Allows female TDs and senators to take leave during pregnancy and after childbirth without losing their seat.
- Bill lapsed before completion; did not become law. Specific leave duration and conditions were not finalised.
Gambling Control Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Anne Rabbitte
- Creates a licensing and regulatory framework for gambling activities across Ireland.
- Establishes rules governing how gambling businesses must operate and be supervised.
- Bill did not complete parliamentary process; status is lapsed as of submission date.
Public Health (Availability of Defibrillators) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Noel Rock
- Schools must install and maintain defibrillators accessible to the public, with clear signage and online location information.
- Schools must train staff on defibrillators, keep a register of devices, and receive civil liability protection for proper use.
- Health and Safety Authority enforces compliance; non-compliance is an offense. Bill lapsed at First Stage—no longer active.
Arts (Dignity at Work) (Amendment) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Peadar Tóibín
- Arts Council can make funding conditional on organisations complying with employment law.
- Amends the 2003 Arts Act to give Council enforcement powers over funded bodies.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; never became law. Specific compliance requirements not detailed.
Finance (Office of Tax Simplification) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Michael McGrath
- Creates a temporary Office of Tax Simplification lasting five years to advise the Finance Minister on tax policy matters.
- Bill did not progress beyond Second Stage debate and lapsed without becoming law.
- Would have established an advisory body focused on simplifying Ireland's tax system for the Minister.