Bills
319 bills tracked. What do the stages mean?
Waste Management (Amendment) (Regulator) Bill 2019
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed David Cullinane
- Bill requires Minister to report on appointing independent regulator for domestic waste management sector and waste charge regulation.
- Amends Waste Management Act 1996 to address regulatory gaps in domestic waste services and pricing oversight.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; specific regulator powers, timeline, and implementation details not established in legislation.
Litter Pollution (Amendment) (Dog Litter Control) Bill 2019
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Seán Crowe
- Amends Litter Pollution Act 1997 to require dog owners carry suitable bags or tools to dispose of dog faeces in public areas.
- Wardens and gardaí can request proof you have disposal equipment; failure to produce it becomes an offence.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to law.
Mandatory Beef Price Transparency Bill 2019
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Brian Stanley
- Creates a system to collect and publish beef prices at each supply chain stage from farmer to consumer.
- Aims to increase transparency so all parties can see price information across the beef industry.
- Bill did not progress beyond First Stage in parliament and is no longer active.
Health (Medical Entitlements in Nursing Homes) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Imelda Munster
- Ensures nursing home residents keep their medical card benefits under the 1990 Health (Nursing Homes) Act.
- Addresses gaps or changes in how medical entitlements apply to people living in nursing homes.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; no further information available on specific provisions or amendments.
Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Presidential Elections) Bill 2019
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed
- This bill aimed to amend Ireland's Constitution, but lapsed without becoming law.
- Bill focused on presidential elections; specific constitutional changes not detailed in provided information.
- Status: Did not progress past First Stage in the legislative process.
Child and Family Agency (Foster Care Oversight) Bill 2018
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Denise Mitchell
- Amends the Child and Family Agency Act 2013 to change how foster care is overseen and managed by the agency.
- Specific amendments and their practical effects are not detailed in available bill documentation.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; no further legislative progress occurred.
Comptroller and Auditor General (Accountability of Recipients of Public Funds) (Amendment) Bill 2017
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed David Cullinane
- Expands Comptroller and Auditor General's power to inspect accounts and records of anyone receiving public funds.
- Aims to increase accountability and transparency of public money recipients beyond current scope.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; specific amendments and enforcement mechanisms not detailed in available information.
Waste Reduction (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Brian Stanley
- Amends Waste Management Act 1996, Litter Pollution Act 1997, and Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to address waste reduction.
- Specific amendments and practical effects not detailed in available information; bill lapsed at First Stage without full text.
- Sponsored by Brian Stanley; did not progress through Dáil, so changes were never enacted into law.
Roads (Amendment) Bill 2017
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Aengus Ó Snodaigh
- Amends Roads Act 1993 to exempt sea and river rescue teams from paying road tolls.
- Allows emergency rescue services to use toll roads without charges for rapid response.
- Bill did not progress beyond First Stage and has lapsed.
Trade Union (Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces) Bill 2017
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Aengus Ó Snodaigh
- Allows Gardaí and Defence Forces members to join trade unions and associations, ending current legal ban.
- Permits Defence Forces associations to become trade unions if they wish to reconstitute themselves.
- Bans strike action by Gardaí, Defence Forces, and their unions to protect public safety.
Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) (Amendment) Bill 2017
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Pearse Doherty
- Regulates credit owners who are unregulated, to protect borrowers in credit agreements where owners operate outside current oversight.
- Applies consumer protections to borrowers whose credit is owned by unregulated entities, filling a regulatory gap.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; specific amendments to Consumer Protection Act and practical borrower protections not detailed in available text.
Civil Law (Missing Persons) (No. 2) Bill 2016
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Jonathan O'Brien
- Creates legal status for missing persons, allowing interim management of their property while they're absent.
- Permits courts to presume someone dead based on circumstances of disappearance, affecting civil status and inheritance.
- Addresses property, legal affairs, and succession matters for missing persons without waiting for formal death declaration.
Equal Status (Equality Proofing) (Amendment) Bill 2016
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed David Cullinane
- Requires public bodies to consider reducing socio-economic and other inequalities when making decisions.
- Mandates equality impact assessments for measures likely to significantly affect equality of opportunity.
- Gives Equality Authority role in administering new provisions; amends Equal Status Act 2000.
Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2016
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Martin Kenny
- Bans unconventional gas exploration and extraction (fracking) in Ireland.
- Requires public consultation and 'social clauses' before granting oil/gas leases.
- Mandates annual Oireachtas Joint Committee review of all active leases.
Health Disclosure Bill 2016
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Denis Naughten
- Creates a procedure for healthcare providers to disclose patient safety incidents to affected patients.
- Aims to establish a formal process for reporting and communicating adverse events in healthcare settings.
- Bill did not complete the legislative process and is no longer active.
Protection of Minimum Wage Earners Bill 2013
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Pearse Doherty
- Amends Finance Act 2011 to raise income thresholds for universal social charge (USC) liability.
- Aimed to reduce USC burden on lower-income earners by increasing threshold levels.
- Bill lapsed without becoming law; did not progress beyond First Stage in Dáil.
Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2022
11 Sep 2024 First Stage Withdrawn Bríd Smith
- Allows abortion on request before foetus can survive outside womb, removing the current 3-day waiting period requirement.
- Expands grounds for abortion to include fatal abnormalities likely to cause death before or within one year of birth.
- Removes criminal penalties for providing abortion and maintains existing protections for pregnant women's life and serious health risks.
Rent Reduction Bill 2022
11 Sep 2024 First Stage Defeated Gino Kenny
- Amends Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to cap rents at maximum 25% of monthly household income.
- Would establish National Rent Authority to oversee and enforce new rent limit regulations.
- Bill defeated at First Stage; did not progress to further debate or voting.
Thirty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2022
11 Sep 2024 First Stage Defeated Bríd Smith
- Proposed constitutional amendment to modify Ireland's neutrality provisions in the Constitution.
- Bill did not progress beyond First Stage; was defeated and did not become law.
- Specific constitutional changes intended are not detailed in provided long title; full text needed for exact scope.
Mental Health (Capacity to Consent to Treatment) Bill 2021
11 Sep 2024 First Stage Defeated Mark Ward
- Amends Mental Health Act 2001 to let people aged 16+ consent to mental health treatment without parental permission.
- Allows minors over 16 to make their own decisions about psychiatric care and related medical decisions.
- Bill was defeated at First Stage; did not progress to further debate or voting in parliament.
Planning and Development (Climate Emergency Measures) (Amendment) Bill 2021
11 Sep 2024 First Stage Defeated Bríd Smith
- Restricts planning permission for fossil fuel infrastructure and high energy data centres to align with climate targets.
- Changes which projects bypass normal planning and go directly to An Bord Pleanála for decision.
- Requires planners to consider Ireland's climate commitments when evaluating development applications.
Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Foetal Pain Relief) Bill 2021
11 Sep 2024 First Stage Defeated Carol Nolan
- Bill proposed to require pain relief for foetuses during certain termination of pregnancy procedures.
- Would have amended health regulations to mandate foetal anaesthesia or analgesia in specified circumstances.
- Bill defeated at First Stage; did not progress to further legislative consideration.
Planning and Development (Strategic Housing Developments) (Amendment) Bill 2021
11 Sep 2024 First Stage Withdrawn Róisín Shortall
- Amends ministerial guidelines under section 28 of Planning and Development Act 2000 for housing developments.
- Stops new strategic housing development applications under section 4 of 2016 Housing Act after bill's enactment.
- Practical effect: Closes fast-track planning route for large housing projects going forward.
Employment Permits (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021
11 Sep 2024 First Stage Defeated Paul Murphy
- Amends employment permit laws to strengthen protections for foreign nationals working in Ireland.
- Updates four acts: 2003 and 2006 Employment Permits Acts, 1984 Insolvency Act, and 2017 Regulations.
- Bill defeated at First Stage; specific protections proposed are not publicly detailed in available legislative records.