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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  • Amends five related Acts to align vetting, child protection, and mental health procedures; removes outdated provisions from 1991 and 2011 Acts.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.

Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016

6 Feb 2020
Committee Stage Lapsed
  • Implements the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities into Irish law across multiple areas.
  • Amends jury eligibility, voting rights, equality protections, and disability authority powers to strengthen disability inclusion.
  • Updates capacity and decision-making laws; bill did not complete the legislative process.