| Bill |
Purpose as per Legislative Programme |
Current Status/Expected Publication Date |
| Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005 |
To provide for the establishment of tribunals from time to time to inquire into and report on matters of urgent and significant public importance; to provide for the powers of such tribunals and their suspension and dissolution; to repeal the Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) Acts 1921 to 2004 |
Order for Report in Dáil Eireann |
| Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011 |
To provide for the regulation of the provision of legal services and related matters |
Report Stage Resumed in Dáil Éireann |
| Judicial Council Bill |
To provide effective remedies for complaints about judicial misbehaviour including lay participation in the investigation of complaints |
During the Spring/Summer 2015 Session |
| Courts (Consolidation and Reform) Bill |
To provide for implementation of recommendations of the Law Reform Commission |
No indication as to when publication is expected |
| Civil Liabilities (Amendment) Bill |
To provide for damages to be awarded in the form of periodic payments to persons suffering catastrophic injuries |
2015 |
| Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill |
To introduce a number of amendments to improve the operation and implementation of the Act |
No indication as to when publication is expected |
| Family Court Bill |
To establish a dedicated family court structure |
No indication as to when publication is expected |
| Hague Convention (Choice of Court) Bill |
To put in place the legal arrangements necessary prior to EU ratification of the 2005 Hague Choice of Court Convention |
During the Spring/Summer 2015 Session |
| Judicial Appointments Bill |
To reform and update the system for appointment of judges |
No indication as to when publication is expected |
| Juries Bill |
To give effect to the Law Reform Commission Report on Juries |
No indication as to when publication is expected |
WILLIAM FRY
