Bills
98 bills tracked. What do the stages mean?
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- Amends five related Acts to align vetting, child protection, and mental health procedures; removes outdated provisions from 1991 and 2011 Acts.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.