Transport
Bills affecting roads, rail, aviation, public transport and motoring law.
48 bills tracked under this topic.
Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026
6 May 2026 Committee Stage Current
- Updates Gardaí powers to stop and search people and vehicles in specific situations, and to search premises.
- Strengthens custody protections: access to lawyers, right to inform others of arrest, and consular contact rights.
- Amends three criminal justice laws (1976, 1997, 2007) to align with EU lawyer access directive requirements.
Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024
17 Apr 2026 Fifth Stage Current Lynn Ruane
- Restricts transit and export of weapons of war from Ireland to Israel; allows government inspection of planes carrying weapons through Irish airspace.
- Applies to aircraft seeking to move weapons through Ireland; enforcement mechanism and inspection procedures determined by regulations.
- Status unclear: scope of 'weapons of war' definition, enforcement powers, and penalties for violations not specified in long title alone.
Seán Lemass Dublin International Airport Bill 2025
27 Nov 2025 Second Stage Current Malcolm Byrne
- Dublin Airport will be officially renamed Seán Lemass Dublin International Airport.
- The bill allows for related administrative changes needed to implement the name change.
- Bill is currently at Second Stage; specific operational or structural changes not yet detailed.
Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation (Transfer of Functions) Bill 2024
17 Jul 2025 Second Stage Defeated Duncan Smith
- Transfers responsibility for aircraft noise regulation at Dublin Airport from Fingal County Council to the Environmental Protection Agency.
- Implements EU Aircraft Noise Regulation requirements by centralizing oversight to a national environmental authority.
- Bill was defeated at Second Stage; did not progress to become law.
Road Traffic and Roads (Blood Bikes Exemption) (Amendment) Bill 2025
16 Jul 2025 Second Stage Current Aengus Ó Snodaigh
- Blood bike operators gain exemptions from road tolls, matching ambulance privileges.
- Blood bike operators can use bus lanes and access other ambulance-restricted routes while on duty.
- Amends Roads Act 1993 and Road Traffic Act 1994 to create these exemptions.
Ban Private Jet Aircraft from Irish Airspace Bill 2023
2 May 2025 Second Stage Current Paul Murphy
- Amends Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993 to prohibit private jets from operating in Irish airspace.
- Practical effect: Private jet flights would be banned; specific enforcement mechanisms and exemptions not detailed in title.
- Bill at Second Stage; details on implementation timeline, penalties, and exceptions require full text review.
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.
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.
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.
Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024
24 Apr 2025 Enacted
- Dissolves the Marine Casualty Investigation Board and transfers its functions to a new Marine Accident Investigation Unit within the Department of Transport.
- Replaces the 2000 Investigation of Marine Casualties Act with new rules for investigating and reporting marine accidents in Irish waters.
- Amends three existing Merchant Shipping Acts to regulate offshore service vessels and align investigation procedures with updated maritime safety standards.
Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Amendment) Bill 2019
28 Mar 2025 Committee Stage Current Robbie Gallagher
- Assault on emergency service workers (police, fire, ambulance) now carries a mandatory prison sentence instead of optional penalty.
- New crime created: deliberately ramming an emergency services vehicle. Also carries mandatory prison sentence.
- Amends the 1994 Public Order Act to enforce these penalties and related enforcement measures.
Community Participation (Disability) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019
5 Mar 2025 Committee Stage Current John Dolan
- Amends four Acts to improve disabled people's access to buildings, places, and transport services through updated regulations.
- Changes Local Government, Planning, Public Transport, and Building Regulations to require better disability access provisions.
- Activates delayed provisions of the Citizens Information Act 2007 and makes related statutory adjustments.
Transport (Vehicle Registration Plate Suppliers) Bill 2024
30 Jan 2025 First Stage Lapsed Vincent P. Martin
- Creates a register of vehicle registration plate manufacturers and suppliers, managed by the Minister for Finance.
- Requires registered suppliers to keep records of plate manufacture and sales as set out in regulations.
- Enables plates to identify their manufacturer or supplier; allows exemptions from record-keeping for certain persons or businesses.
Improved Rail Passenger Rights with Compensation for Delays and Cancellations Bill 2024
30 Jan 2025 First Stage Lapsed Martin Conway
- Bill requires National Transport Authority to report on improving rail passenger rights beyond EU minimum standards, focusing on compensation for delays and cancellations.
- NTA must periodically report to transport minister on how Irish law implements EU rail passenger rights rules and national requirements.
- Bill creates reporting obligations only; does not itself change passenger rights, compensation rules, or rail operator requirements.
Regulation of Air Traffic Over Sporting Events Bill 2021
30 Jan 2025 First Stage Lapsed Vincent P. Martin
- Bill aims to prevent unfair betting on sports by regulating aircraft flying over sporting events.
- Proposes rules for aircraft operation during certain sporting events to protect betting integrity.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; specific protections and aircraft restrictions not yet detailed in law.
State Airports (Shannon Group) (Amendment) Bill 2020
30 Jan 2025 First Stage Lapsed Martin Conway
- Amends the State Airports (Shannon Group) Act 2014. Specific changes and practical effects not detailed in bill title alone.
- Bill did not progress past First Stage and has lapsed, meaning it is no longer active in the legislative process.
- Sponsor: Martin Conway. Bill status indicates it was not enacted into law.
Electoral Reform (Amendment) and Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023
30 Jan 2025 First Stage Defeated Alice-Mary Higgins
- Expands Electoral Commission's role to review Seanad voting system, franchise rules, and minimum voting age.
- Protects civil society organisations' freedom of association and expression in electoral contexts under Electoral Act 1997.
- Provides free public transport on polling day to improve voter access.
Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2021
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Peadar Tóibín
- Amends Road Traffic Act 1961 to allow road signs in both Irish and English languages.
- Addresses related signage matters but specific practical changes not detailed in title alone.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to law. Details of rejected provisions unavailable.
Road Traffic (Amendment) (Electric Scooter Trials) Bill 2021
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed John Lahart
- Permits time-limited trials of rental electric scooters through approved schemes, with Minister for Transport setting regulations during trial periods.
- Allows testing of e-scooter rental systems under controlled conditions to gather evidence on safety and public impact.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to become law.
Road Traffic (Amendment) (Personal Light Electric Vehicles) Bill 2021
14 Nov 2024 First Stage Lapsed Alan Farrell
- Creates rules for personal light electric vehicles like e-scooters and e-bikes on Irish roads.
- Amends Road Traffic Act 1961 to add these vehicles to traffic law; consequential changes to related laws.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; not enacted into law.
Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Quadbikes and Scramblers) (Amendment) Bill 2021
14 Nov 2024 Second Stage Lapsed Paul Donnelly
- Gives Gardaí power to seize and detain quad bikes and scrambler motorcycles used unlawfully, including in public parks and green spaces.
- Amends Road Traffic Acts 1961–2020 to extend enforcement powers beyond roads to public recreational areas.
- Bill lapsed at Second Stage; no longer active in parliament.
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.
Motor Insurance Insolvency Compensation Bill 2024
15 Oct 2024 Enacted
- Implements EU motor insurance directives into Irish law, requiring drivers to have civil liability insurance and establishing compensation rules.
- Amends four Acts to update insurance regulations, VAT treatment, and Treasury Agency powers to enforce motor insurance requirements.
- Establishes framework for compensating victims of uninsured or untraced drivers when insurers become insolvent.
Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022
11 Sep 2024 Enacted
- Allows certain asylum seekers to work, receive childcare payments, and have driving licences recognised; amends immigration and road traffic laws accordingly.
- Provides payments to people offering accommodation to asylum seekers; establishes scheme supporting road haulage operators.
- Enables data collection from arriving persons for immigration processing; creates special jury provisions for Stardust nightclub inquest inquiries.
Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021
11 Sep 2024 Enacted
- Minister for Transport gains powers to support zero and low-emission vehicles and their charging/refuelling infrastructure.
- Road Traffic Acts 1961–2018 amended; changes to road rules, enforcement, and related traffic regulations updated.
- Updates to Roads Act 1920, Finance Act 1992, traffic warden rules, and Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008.
Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2021
11 Sep 2024 Enacted
- Creates Corporate Enforcement Authority to replace the Director of Corporate Enforcement role in overseeing company law compliance.
- Amends Companies Act 2014 regarding share capital rules and corporate governance requirements for Irish companies.
- Makes related changes to Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles Act 2015 to align with new enforcement structure.
Electoral Reform (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023
30 Aug 2024 First Stage Withdrawn Lynn Ruane
- Amends Electoral Reform Act 2022 to require An Coimisiún Toghcháin to review Seanad electoral system, franchise rules, and voting age requirements.
- Amends Electoral Act 1997 to protect civil society organisations' freedom of association and expression, and provide free public transport on polling day.
- Bill withdrawn at First Stage; specific review timelines, franchise proposals, and transport implementation details not available from long title alone.
Road Traffic Bill 2024
30 Aug 2024 Enacted
- Updates road traffic laws from 1961–2023. Specific amendments not detailed in provided information.
- Covers traffic regulation, vehicle standards, and driver conduct. Exact changes require full bill text.
- Replaces or modifies existing road safety rules. Details of provisions not available in summary.
Oil Emergency Contingency and Transfer of Renewable Transport Fuels Functions Bill 2023
30 Aug 2024 Enacted
- Requires Ireland to prepare plans for oil emergencies and allows temporary exemptions from blending oil with renewable fuels during shortages.
- Creates a Petroleum Register to track fuel supplies and lets the environment minister divert fuel to critical services during shortages.
- Transfers renewable transport fuel responsibilities from environment minister to transport minister; expands renewable fuel supply requirements across the state.
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020
13 Dec 2022 Enacted
- Creates Irish Air Navigation Service company to provide air navigation services for civil aviation, transferring relevant functions from the Irish Aviation Authority.
- Merges Irish Aviation Authority's aviation regulatory functions with Commission for Aviation Regulation into a single combined regulator.
- Dissolves Commission for Aviation Regulation; increases borrowing limits for daa and subsidiaries; gives Minister Transport power to review airport charge regulation.
Investment Limited Partnerships (Amendment) Bill 2020
21 Jan 2021 Enacted
- Amends three Acts governing investment funds: extends Investment Limited Partnerships Act 1994, updates Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles Act 2015, and modifies Investment Funds, Companies Act 2005.
- Updates Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 Schedule 5, affecting social welfare provisions related to investment partnerships and funds.
- Specific amendments and practical effects not detailed in title alone; enactment date and detailed scope changes require full bill text review.
Railway Safety (Reporting And Investigation Of Serious Accidents, Accidents And Incidents Involving Certain Railways) Bill 2020
6 Nov 2020 Enacted
- Requires reporting and investigation of serious accidents, accidents, and incidents on specified railways in Ireland.
- Establishes framework for safety monitoring and incident documentation to improve railway safety standards.
- Information about specific reporting timelines, investigation procedures, and enforcement details not provided in available text.
Investment Limited Partnerships (Amendment) Bill 2019
20 Apr 2020 Fifth Stage Lapsed
- Amends the 1994 Investment Limited Partnerships Act and 2015 Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles Act to update their provisions.
- Specific amendments and practical effects not detailed in provided title — full bill text needed for precise changes.
- Bill lapsed at Fifth Stage; did not become law.
Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2019
20 Apr 2020 First Stage Lapsed Frankie Feighan
- Creates new offence of driving with unrestrained dog in vehicle; amends Road Traffic Act 1961.
- Applies to certain mechanically propelled vehicles; specific vehicle types and penalties not detailed in long title.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to debate or enactment.
Ramming of Garda Vehicles Bill 2015
19 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed Brendan Griffin
- Creates a criminal offence for deliberately ramming a Garda vehicle with prison sentences as punishment.
- Aims to deter attacks on police vehicles and officers during law enforcement operations.
- Bill did not complete parliamentary process and lapsed without becoming law.
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.
Road Traffic (All Terrain Vehicle and Scrambler Motor-cycle) (Amendment) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 Second Stage Lapsed John Lahart
- Amends Road Traffic Act 1961 to increase regulation of all-terrain vehicles and scrambler motorcycles in public places.
- Grants gardaí power to seize these vehicles when laws are broken and confiscate/dispose of them if needed.
- Covers enforcement, seizure procedures, and consequences for illegal use in public — bill lapsed before enactment.
Road Traffic (Bus and Cycle Lane) (Amendment) Bill 2019
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Robert Troy
- Amends Road Traffic Act 2010 to allow digital camera footage from traffic safety cameras as evidence of illegal bus lane or cycle track use.
- Enables enforcement of bus lane and cycle track violations using electronic recordings instead of requiring officer observations at the time.
- Bill lapsed; did not complete parliamentary progression. No law currently enacted from this proposal.
Dublin Transport Authority (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Robert Troy
- Stops new competitive tendering for Dublin bus/transport contracts for 5 years from the bill's enactment.
- Requires the Transport Minister to review existing competitive contracts before any new tendering can proceed.
- Applies only to contracts exceeding those already competitively tendered by the National Transport Authority.
Road Traffic (Regulation of Rickshaws) (Amendment) Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Robert Troy
- Amends taxi and road traffic laws to let the National Transport Authority regulate rickshaws in cities and counties.
- Applies to rickshaws operating in urban and municipal areas across Ireland.
- Bill lapsed; specific regulatory requirements not detailed in available title information.
Irish Coast Guard Authority Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Robert Troy
- Creates Irish Coast Guard Authority as independent body, replacing the Coast Guard division within the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.
- Designates the Authority as a principal response agency to manage and coordinate responses to major emergency events across the State.
- Authority works with An Garda Síochána, HSE, local authorities, and other prescribed bodies in emergency management and coordination.
All Terrain Vehicle Safety Bill 2018
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Dara Calleary
- Sets safety standards for how all-terrain vehicles are made and their component materials.
- Requires health and safety practices when all-terrain vehicles are used at work.
- Bill did not progress beyond initial introduction; status is lapsed.
Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Mary Lou McDonald
- Amends Harbours Acts 1996 and 2015 to change maximum term limits for certain harbour directors.
- Clarifies how long directors can serve in office at harbour authorities.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; did not progress to further debate or enactment.
Small Unmanned Aircraft (Drones) Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed James Lawless
- Creates a regulatory framework for small unmanned aircraft (drones) to manage their safe operation and related activities.
- Bill was introduced at First Stage but lapsed without progressing further through the legislative process.
- Specific rules, licensing requirements, and enforcement mechanisms are not detailed in available title information.
Planning and Development (Rapid Broadband) Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed James Lawless
- Speeds up broadband infrastructure installation by allowing planning permission to require ducting (underground conduits) in new building developments for future telecom cables.
- Lets state agencies share their infrastructure with telecom and broadband providers to reduce duplication and costs of installing new networks nationally.
- Creates a public register of all telecoms infrastructure and its owners to help plan future broadband and telecom services more efficiently.
Public Transport Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Brendan Ryan
- Amends the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009, but specific changes are not detailed in the provided information.
- Bill did not progress beyond First Stage in the legislative process and has now lapsed.
- Sponsored by Brendan Ryan; original purpose and intended amendments cannot be determined from available data.
Road Traffic (Minimum Passing Distance of Cyclists) Bill 2017
13 Feb 2020 First Stage Lapsed Ciarán Cannon
- Requires motor vehicles to maintain a safe lateral (side) distance when passing cyclists on roads.
- Aims to reduce cyclist injuries and deaths by establishing minimum passing distance standards.
- Bill lapsed at First Stage; specific distance measurements and enforcement details not yet defined.