Bills
354 bills tracked. What do the stages mean?
Measuring Quality of Life in Ireland Bill 2020
2 May 2025 Second Stage Current Ged Nash
- Central Statistics Office and National Economic and Social Council must publish Genuine Progress Indicators measuring quality of life, including environmental and social factors beyond traditional economic measures.
- These bodies must publish National Distributional Accounts showing how national income and economic growth are spread across the population.
- Annual Budget impact report required assessing effects on inequality, poverty reduction, and income and wealth redistribution.
Local Government (Community Gardens) Bill 2023
2 May 2025 Second Stage Current Marc Ó Cathasaigh
- Amends Local Government Act 2001 to enable community garden applications and require local authorities to publish a community garden policy.
- Allows citizens to apply for community gardens, with local authorities required to establish formal policies governing their approval and management.
- Scope and specific eligibility criteria for applications, approval timelines, and enforcement mechanisms not detailed in available information.
Local Government (Amendment) (Transparency in Allocation of Funding) Bill 2021
2 May 2025 Second Stage Current Johnny Guirke
- Amends Local Government Act 1998 to require statutory review of each local authority's demographics and socio-economic profile.
- Reviews assess funding needs and determine how money is allocated to local authorities based on population and economic factors.
- Aims to make local government funding decisions more transparent and evidence-based rather than arbitrary.
Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Water in Public Ownership) Bill 2016
2 May 2025 Second Stage Current Thomas Pringle
- Proposes constitutional amendment to establish that water in public ownership must remain publicly owned and controlled.
- Aims to prevent privatisation of public water supplies through constitutional protection rather than ordinary legislation.
- At Second Stage; amendment requires two-thirds parliamentary approval plus majority public referendum to pass.
Standards in Public Office (Amendment) Bill 2023
2 May 2025 Second Stage Current Mairéad Farrell
- Amends two ethics laws: the Standards in Public Office Act 2001 and the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995. Specific changes not detailed in titles provided.
- Bill is at Second Stage in the Oireachtas, meaning it has passed initial debate and is undergoing detailed examination by lawmakers.
- Exact amendments and practical effects cannot be determined from title alone—full bill text needed to explain what rules change for public officials.
Litter Pollution (Amendment) Bill 2022
2 May 2025 Second Stage Current Patrick Costello
- Amends the 1997 Litter Pollution Act to strengthen rules on litter and waste on public streets.
- Aims to improve public health and cleanliness in communities by reducing litter pollution.
- Currently at Second Stage of legislative process; specific amendments not yet detailed in available materials.
Legal Aid (Amendment) Bill 2023
2 May 2025 Second Stage Current Patrick Costello
- Amends the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995 to modify how legal aid operates in civil cases.
- Aims to make the legal aid system work more effectively, though specific changes not detailed in provided information.
- Bill currently at Second Stage; specific amendments and practical effects require review of detailed provisions.
Law Reform (Contracts) Bill 2024
2 May 2025 Second Stage Current Patrick Costello
- Allows people not party to a contract to enforce or perform it in certain circumstances, expanding who can take legal action.
- Sets out clear rules for what happens when contracts end due to unforeseen events making performance impossible or illegal.
- Makes contract law more predictable by standardising how courts handle frustration and third-party rights in Ireland.
Road Traffic (All-Terrain Vehicle and Scrambler Motorcycle) (Amendment) Bill 2020
2 May 2025 Second Stage Current Paul McAuliffe
- Amends Road Traffic Act 1961 to tighten rules on using all-terrain vehicles and scrambler motorcycles on public roads.
- Gives gardaí power to seize these vehicles when legal violations occur, and confiscate/dispose of them if misused.
- Covers enforcement, seizure procedures, and disposal of vehicles used illegally in public places.
Consumer Protection (Loyalty Penalty and Customer Complaints) Bill 2021
2 May 2025 Second Stage Current Ged Nash
- Bans charging different prices to long-term customers versus new ones for subscription services.
- Requires businesses to set up formal complaint-handling systems meeting minimum standards for consumers.
- Amends Consumer Protection Act 2007 to enforce these rules and related measures.
Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Citizenship for Children) Bill 2020
2 May 2025 Second Stage Current Mick Barry
- Restores Irish citizenship eligibility to all persons born on the island of Ireland, regardless of parent nationality.
- Extends citizenship eligibility to children resident in Ireland for a specified period; current bill stage lacks detail on exact duration.
- Enhances citizenship pathways for children living in Ireland; specific eligibility criteria and implementation mechanisms not provided in available information.
Central Bank (Variable Rate Mortgages) Bill 2022
2 May 2025 Second Stage Current Ged Nash
- Addresses market failures in home mortgage lending to help borrowers with unfair variable rate practices.
- Gives the Central Bank powers to regulate principal dwelling house mortgage loans and related market issues.
- Specific protections and requirements not detailed in title; bill details needed to explain practical changes.
Public Services and Procurement (Workers' Rights) Bill 2017
2 May 2025 Second Stage Current Richard Boyd Barrett
- Public contracts cannot use lower wages or worse working conditions as competitive advantages in bidding.
- Bidders must maintain nationally established minimum wage and employment standards; selection criteria will reflect this requirement.
- Different rules may apply to contracts above or below EU spending thresholds; protects workers across all public procurement.
Protection of the Native Irish Honey Bee Bill 2021
2 May 2025 Second Stage Current Vincent P. Martin
- Bans importing non-native honey bees to protect Ireland's native bee species from cross-breeding and genetic dilution.
- Makes forging animal health certificates a criminal offence; appoints authorised officers to enforce the import ban.
- Aims to preserve native Irish honey bee biodiversity and prevent ecosystem damage from non-native bee species.
Protection of Private Residences (Against Targeted Picketing) Bill 2021
2 May 2025 Second Stage Current Malcolm Byrne
- Creates legal prevention against targeted picketing at private homes, making it unlawful to deliberately picket someone's residence.
- Aims to protect homeowners' privacy and safety from organized protest activity focused on individual addresses.
- Bill currently at Second Stage debate; specific enforcement measures, penalties, and exemptions not yet detailed in available information.
Protection of Hedgerows Bill 2024
2 May 2025 Second Stage Current Brian Leddin
- Creates legal protection for significant hedgerows. Minister can make regulations defining which hedgerows qualify and maintaining a public register of them.
- Prohibits removal of significant hedgerows except in specified circumstances. Establishes appeals process and penalties for breaches of the Act.
- Amends six existing Acts (Roads, Forestry, Communications, Electricity, Railway, Dublin Light Rail) to align them with hedgerow protections and requires notification to local authorities of violations.
Protection of Hares Bill 2023
2 May 2025 Second Stage Current Jennifer Whitmore
- Bans the Minister for Agriculture from issuing licences for hare coursing activities.
- Extends Wildlife Act 1976 protections to hares, treating them as fully protected species.
- Bill currently at Second Stage; specific penalties or enforcement mechanisms not detailed in long title.
Protection of Children’s Health (Idling of Mechanically Propelled Vehicles in Vicinity of Schools) Bill 2021
2 May 2025 Second Stage Current Jennifer Whitmore
- Makes it an offence to leave a vehicle engine running near schools. Gardaí can enforce and issue fixed charges as alternative to court prosecution.
- Aims to reduce air pollution and exhaust fumes in school areas to protect children's health. Applies to mechanically propelled vehicles idling in vicinity of schools.
- Authorises traffic signs marking school zones and establishes fixed-charge penalty system. Specific enforcement scope and penalty amounts not detailed in long title.
Prohibition of Fossil Fuel Advertising Bill 2024
2 May 2025 Second Stage Current Gino Kenny
- Bans advertising and sponsorship of fossil fuels and fossil fuel vehicles by companies.
- Creates a Fossil Fuel Information Commission to help public compare fuel products and prices.
- Currently at Second Stage; practical effects depend on final amendments and enactment.
Planning and Development (Liquefied Natural Gas - LNG) (Amendment) Bill 2022
2 May 2025 Second Stage Current Neasa Hourigan
- Amends Planning and Development Act 2000 to restrict new LNG infrastructure developments in Ireland.
- Removes LNG infrastructure from the list of strategic development projects that get expedited planning approval.
- Effect: LNG projects face standard planning procedures instead of fast-track routes designed for major infrastructure.
Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Hare Coursing) Bill 2020
2 May 2025 Second Stage Current Paul Murphy
- Bans hare coursing with dogs in Ireland. Amends Wildlife Act 1976 and Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 to enforce the prohibition.
- Makes related changes to Greyhound Industry Act 1958 and other Acts governing hare coursing activities and associated regulations.
- Bill at Second Stage; specific penalties, enforcement mechanisms, and transition arrangements not detailed in long title alone.
Children’s Health (Ospidéal Náisiúnta Kathleen Lynn do Leanaí) (Amendment) Bill 2025
30 Apr 2025 Second Stage Current Aengus Ó Snodaigh
- Amends the Children's Health Act 2018 to officially name the National Children's Hospital 'Ospidéal Náisiúnta Kathleen Lynn do Leanaí' (Kathleen Lynn National Children's Hospital).
- Updates the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (Establishment) Order 2007 to reflect the new hospital name in law.
- No changes to hospital operations, services, or governance — purely a naming change to honour Kathleen Lynn.
Criminal Law (Prohibition of the Disclosure of Counselling Records) Bill 2025
30 Apr 2025 Second Stage Current Ruth Coppinger
- Amends Criminal Evidence Act 1992 to ban disclosure of counselling records in sexual offence criminal trials.
- Aims to protect privacy and healthcare rights while maintaining criminal justice system function.
- Bill currently at Second Stage; specific exemptions, enforcement mechanisms, and scope details not yet available.
Guardianship of Infants (Amendment) Bill 2025
30 Apr 2025 Second Stage Current Gary Gannon
- Amends the 1964 Guardianship of Infants Act to allow suspension of guardians' powers, responsibilities, and rights in specific circumstances.
- Enables guardianship to be temporarily paused without full removal, preserving parental status while restricting decision-making authority.
- Bill currently at Second Stage; specific circumstances for suspension not detailed in available title information.