Several bills introduced by outgoing government that may fail to see the light of day
Some legislation — like the 2008 Student Support Bill to streamline college grants and the 2010 Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill banning begging near shops and cash machines — just made it through the last stages in the Oireachtas in time last week to avoid being placed in electoral limbo and are awaiting the President’s signature.
However, these are some of the bills that reached various stages of the legislative process but are now shelved either permanently or at least until the Dáil and Seanad reconvene after the election.
To provide for a publicly elected mayor of Dublin, covering the capital’s four local authorities, with certain powers over waste management, planning and development, and other functions.
Introduced last October by then environment minister John Gormley, passed Dáil Committee stage on December 16, 2010.
To clarify law on the use of reasonable force by a homeowner protecting his or her property against an intruder, after uncertainty arising from the 2004 case in which Pádraig Nally shot dead an intruder on his Mayo farm. Introduced in July 2010 by then justice minister Dermot Ahern, passed second stage in Dáil on October 21, 2010.
Would provide for appointment of guardians ad litem to represent children’s interests in court proceedings, and other provisions on the care and protection of children.
Introduced in Seanad in September 2009 on behalf of then health minister Mary Harney. Reached final stage in Dáil on January 12, 2011.
To fulfil conditions on deleveraging of the banks, required under the EU-IMF bailout, by making provision for the transfer of land and development loans worth less than €20m from AIB and Bank of Ireland to NAMA. Introduced by Finance Minister Brian Lenihan on January 13.
To provide for the regulation of postal services, including small mail items being processed and delivered by private sector postal service providers.
Introduced on November 16, 2010, in Seanad on behalf of then communications minister Eamon Ryan. Passed by Seanad on December 9, 2010
To widen protection of public in dealings with nurses and midwives, to provide for a Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland for the registration, regulation and control of the professions.
Introduced on April 20, 2010 by then health minister Mary Harney, completed Dáil committee stage on November 4, 2010.
To make provision for government acceptance of changes to the articles of agreement of the IMF and related matters. Introduced in Dáil by Finance Minister Brian Lenihan on January 13, 2011.
To provide for the welfare of greyhounds and regulate the operation of greyhound breeding establishments.
Introduced in Seanad on December 8, 2010 on behalf of Agriculture Minister Brendan Smith.
To regulate payment and other matters under construction contracts. Private members’ bill introduced in Seanad by Senator Feargal Quinn (independent) on May 12, 2010. Order for committee stage in Seanad, on October 19, 2010.
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