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Seanad Éireann · 2026-02-25

Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) (Work Equipment) Bill 2026: First Stage

FG PJ Murphy · Agricultural Panel

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I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001 to make specific provision for sentencing for certain offences in relation to theft of tools and supplies used in course of one’s business; and to provide for related matters. When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

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FG PJ Murphy

I move:

That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001 to make specific provision for sentencing for certain offences in relation to theft of tools and supplies used in course of one’s business; and to provide for related matters.

CC Mark Daly

When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

FG PJ Murphy this contribution

Next Tuesday.

CC Mark Daly

Is that agreed? Agreed.