Defence (Restriction on Use of Certain Titles) Bill 2021: First Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2021-02-15
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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 restrict the use of the terms "Óglaigh na hÉireann" and "Defence Forces" to the defence forces raised and maintained under the Defence Acts 1954 to 2015, and for that purpose to restrict the inclusion of those words in the names of certain other bodies by amending the Defence Act 1954, and to provide for related matters.

Fiona O'Loughlin (FF), Administrative Panel

I second the proposal.

Mark Daly (CC), Administrative Panel

When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Malcolm Byrne (FF), Cultural and Educational Panel

Next Tuesday.

Mark Daly (CC), Administrative Panel

Is that agreed? Agreed.

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Sitting date: 2021-02-15