Bill entitled an Act to provide for planning and preparation for the possibility of constitutional change on the island of Ireland, in accordance with the right of self-determination of the people of the island of Ireland as recognised by the British-Irish Agreement Act 1999 and as provided for in the Multi-Party Agreement reached at Belfast on the 10th day of April 1998; to require the Taoiseach to prepare and publish a Green Paper; to provide for the convening of a Citizens’ Assembly from within such resources as are available under the Vote for the Department of the Taoiseach; to require periodic reporting to the Houses of the Oireachtas on progress; and to provide for related matters.
Last updated: 8 Jul 2026
History of this Bill
The Bill was defeated by vote.
16 Jun 2026
Dáil Éireann
Seanad Éireann
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- Debates
16 Jun 2026
As initiated
Planning for Constitutional Change Bill 2026
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Debates
8 Jul 2026
Dáil Éireann
Planning for Constitutional Change Bill 2026: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members]
7 Jul 2026
Dáil Éireann
Planning for Constitutional Change Bill 2026: Second Stage [Private Members]
16 Jun 2026
Dáil Éireann
Planning for Constitutional Change Bill 2026: First Stage