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Prevention of Energy Wastage Bill 2026

(Bill 78 of 2026)

Bill entitled an Act to amend the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021 to provide for the utilisation of curtailed and constrained renewable electricity in order to support the achievement of the national climate objective and carbon budgets, to advance a just transition, and to reduce energy poverty by facilitating access to lower‑cost renewable electricity for eligible electricity customers; and to provide for related matters.

Last updated: 2 Jul 2026

Sponsored by: Jennifer Whitmore;

Source: Private Member

Originating House: Dáil Éireann

History of this Bill

The bill is currently before Dáil Éireann, Second Stage

2 Jul 2026

  • Dáil First Stage

    2 Jul 2026

    Dáil First Stage

    The Bill is initiated or presented to the House

    2 Jul 2026

    Completed

  • Dáil Second Stage

    2 Jul 2026

    Dáil Second Stage

    The general principles of the Bill are debated

    2 Jul 2026

    Current Stage

  • Dáil Third Stage

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    Dáil Third Stage

    The Bill is examined section by section and amendments may be made

    (Also known as Committee Stage)

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    Future Stage

  • Dáil Fourth Stage

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    Dáil Fourth Stage

    Amendments arising out of Committee Stage are considered

    (Also known as Report Stage)

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    Future Stage

  • Dáil Fifth Stage

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    Dáil Fifth Stage

    Final statements on the Bill are made and it is set down for Second Stage in the Seanad

    (Also known as Final Stage)

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    Future Stage

  • Seanad First Stage

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    Seanad First Stage

    The Bill is deemed to have passed Seanad First Stage

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    Future Stage

  • Seanad Second Stage

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    Seanad Second Stage

    The general principles of the Bill are debated

    n/a

    Future Stage

  • Seanad Third Stage

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    Seanad Third Stage

    The Bill is examined section by section and amendments may be made
    (Also known as Committee Stage)

    n/a

    Future Stage

  • Seanad Fourth Stage

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    Seanad Fourth Stage

    Amendments arising out of Committee Stage are considered
    (Also known as Report Stage)

    n/a

    Future Stage

  • Seanad Fifth Stage

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    Seanad Fifth Stage

    Final statements on the Bill are made
    (Also known as Final Stage)

    n/a

    Future Stage

  • Enacted

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    Enacted

    The Bill is signed into law by the President

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    Future Stage

  • Related documents
  • Debates

2 Jul 2026

As initiated

Prevention of Energy Wastage Bill 2026

Debates

2 Jul 2026

Dáil Éireann

Prevention of Energy Wastage Bill 2026: First Stage

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