Bill entitled an Act to make provision for a process for the disregard of certain historic criminal convictions arising from consensual sexual activity between men; to amend the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014; and to provide for related matters.
Last updated: 16 Apr 2026
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1 Jul 2025
As initiated
Disregard of Historic Offences for Consensual Sexual Activity Between Men Bill 2025
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Debates
16 Apr 2026
Dáil Éireann
Disregard of Historic Offences for Consensual Sexual Activity Between Men Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members]
1 Jul 2025
Dáil Éireann
Disregard of Historic Offences for Consensual Sexual Activity Between Men Bill 2025: First Stage