Protection of Retail Workers Bill 2024: First Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2024-05-01
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Malcolm Byrne (FF), Cultural and Educational Panel

I move:
That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 to create specific offences for assaulting or threatening retail workers carrying out their employment.

Jerry Buttimer (CC), Labour Panel

When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Malcolm Byrne (FF), Cultural and Educational Panel

Next Tuesday.

Jerry Buttimer (CC), Labour Panel

Is that agreed? Agreed.

Jerry Buttimer (CC), Labour Panel

I propose the suspension of the House until 12.45 p.m. Is that agreed? Agreed.

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Sitting date: 2024-05-01