Bills
319 bills tracked. What do the stages mean?
Disability (Amendment) Bill 2015
19 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Mattie McGrath
- Bans misleading language about unborn babies with disabilities, particularly the term 'incompatible with life'.
- Requires government ministers to plan and provide services for people with disabilities within available resources.
- Aims to promote equality for people with disabilities and related matters. (Bill lapsed; not enacted.)
Central Bank (Code of Conduct) Bill 2015
19 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Michael McGrath
- Prevents courts from ordering repossession of a borrower's main home if their lender hasn't followed the relevant code of practice.
- Applies to cases where lenders violate Central Bank codes governing mortgage lending and borrower protections.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; current status unknown—no information on whether similar provisions became law elsewhere.
Equality in Education Bill 2015
19 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Jonathan O'Brien
- Removes all legal exceptions allowing schools to refuse admissions based on children's religion.
- Requires the Education Minister to update the school curriculum; specific changes not detailed in long title.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage—no longer active in the legislative process.
Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2015
19 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Mattie McGrath
- Protects certain mortgages from repeals made by the 2009 Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act, ensuring specific statutory rules still apply to them.
- Prevents the 2013 Act from removing homeowners' right to a full court hearing before eviction from their main residence.
- Allows courts to adjourn legal proceedings in certain cases and addresses related procedural matters.
Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) (Amendment) Bill 2016
19 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Noel Rock
- Amends sections 49 and 51 of the 2013 Act to update Central Bank's power to make regulations for current needs.
- Ensures regulatory powers are fit for purpose; specific changes to sections 49 and 51 not detailed in long title provided.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to debate or enactment.
Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2016
19 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Gerry Adams
- Amends Electoral Acts 1992–2015 to require all polling stations be wheelchair accessible.
- Ensures disabled voters can physically enter and use polling stations without barriers.
- Bill did not progress beyond First Stage and lapsed without becoming law.
Corporate Manslaughter Bill 2016
19 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Jonathan O'Brien
- Creates new crime: companies can be prosecuted for manslaughter if their actions cause death through gross negligence.
- Creates separate crime: senior managers of companies can be prosecuted personally for grossly negligent management causing death.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage and did not become law.
Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) (Amendment) Bill 2016
19 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Billy Kelleher
- Amends 2013 Act to permit switching between biologic drugs and their biosimilar versions in medical treatment.
- Aims to increase flexibility in prescribing and potentially reduce costs of biologic medicines for patients.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to further parliamentary debate or votes.
Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) (Cross Border Crime Agency) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Brendan Smith
- Amends 2010 Money Laundering Act to create cross-border agency investigating crime between Northern Ireland and Ireland.
- New statutory body will investigate and report on criminal activity spanning both jurisdictions cooperatively.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to debate or enactment.
Trade Union Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Mick Barry
- Removes legal restrictions preventing trade union members from striking or taking industrial action.
- Amends Trade Union Acts 1871-1990 to broaden rights around strike participation and industrial disputes.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to further debate or voting in Dáil.
Insurance (Life Assurance and Life Insurance) (Amendment) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed James Browne
- Insurers must pay out life insurance/assurance death benefits even if the insured person dies by suicide.
- Applies to all insurers, insurance providers, brokers, and related undertakings offering life policies.
- Bill did not progress beyond First Stage and has lapsed without becoming law.
Organisation of Working Time (Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Mary Lou McDonald
- Employees experiencing domestic violence get paid leave from work. Amends Organisation of Working Time Act 1997.
- Protects workers from dismissal for taking domestic violence leave. Extends unfair dismissal protections under existing law.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to full debate or enactment.
Fiscal Responsibility (Amendment) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Martin Heydon
- Amends Fiscal Responsibility Act 2012 to let the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council review opposition parties' pre-Budget policies and proposals.
- Council must report whether opposition approaches support prudent economic and budgetary management before each Budget.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; no further progress made. Specific implementation details and Council procedures not yet defined.
Broadcasting (Television Licence Fees Recovery) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Seán Sherlock
- TV broadcasters must provide data to help recover unpaid television licence fees from non-payers.
- Allows authorities to identify licence fee defaulters using information from broadcasting service providers.
- Bill did not progress beyond First Stage and has since lapsed without becoming law.
Public Health (Electronic Cigarettes and Herbal Cigarettes) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Alan Farrell
- Bans selling electronic or herbal cigarettes to under-18s with criminal penalties for violations.
- Creates enforcement framework with authorised officers to investigate and prosecute breaches.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to law.
Latent Defects Redress Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Dessie Ellis
- Creates a Latent Defects Redress Board to help homeowners resolve building regulation non-compliance issues in their homes.
- Allows homeowners who purchased homes in good faith to access mediation or adjudication for latent defects.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; specific remedies, timelines, and levy mechanisms not detailed in long title alone.
Housing (Homeless Housing Assistance Payment) (Amendment) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Frank O'Rourke
- Local authorities must help eligible households after receiving a tenancy termination notice, rather than waiting until homelessness occurs.
- Amends the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 to add this new legal duty on councils.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; details on scope of 'eligible households' and assistance types not specified in available information.
Equitable Beef Pricing Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Peadar Tóibín
- Aims to guarantee fair beef prices for farmers to support sustainable livelihoods in the sector.
- Proposes removing the 30-month age limit rule for cattle (specific practical effect unclear from title).
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; never progressed to full debate or voting in parliament.
Noise Pollution (Management and Abatement) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Thomas P. Broughan
- Creates rules to manage and reduce noise pollution, with powers for monitoring and enforcement.
- Amends aircraft noise rules for Dublin Airport and updates EPA powers to handle noise issues.
- Bill did not progress beyond introduction; it lapsed without becoming law.
Road Traffic (Amendment) (Use of Electric Scooters) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Marc MacSharry
- Amends Road Traffic Act 1961 to set rules for electric scooters on Irish roads and streets.
- Expands bicycle definition to include e-bikes and permits their use on Irish roads.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; never became law.
Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Kevin O'Keeffe
- Amends the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1962 to change alcohol licensing rules; specific changes not detailed in title alone.
- Bill did not progress beyond First Stage introduction in Parliament; it lapsed without becoming law.
- Information on practical effects unavailable from title—full bill text needed to explain what licensing changes were proposed.
Planning and Development (Ministerial Power Repeal) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Eoin Ó Broin
- Amends Planning and Development Act 2000 to remove ministerial power to issue binding guidelines to planning authorities.
- Repeals 2018 apartment design standards and building height guidelines that directed planning decisions on residential developments.
- Restores local planning authorities' discretion over housing design and building height standards without central government guidelines.
Valuation (Amendment) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Anne Rabbitte
- Exempts childcare services providers from paying commercial rates on their properties.
- Amends the Valuation Act 2001 to introduce this exemption from business taxation.
- Bill lapsed without becoming law; did not progress past First Stage in Dáil.
Curragh of Kildare (Amendment) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Fiona O'Loughlin
- Amends the 1961 Curragh of Kildare Act to allow the Minister to issue licences for continuous occupation of Curragh land for specified periods.
- Enables private use and management of Curragh land through licensing arrangements, changing how the area can be occupied and developed.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; specific licence terms, duration limits, and fees are not detailed in the long title provided.