Government publishes spring legislative programme

Mary Butler

The spring 2025 legislative programme includes a range of legislation highlighted in the programme for government, including supplementary legislation on assisted human reproduction and changes to the ethics in public office legislation.

Mary Butler, government chief whip and minister of state, said: “Coupled with the restoration of a number of pieces of legislation onto the Dáil order paper, we can now begin to address some of the immediate challenges faced by the country over the coming years.

“Important legislation around updating employment and equality acts, the national cybersecurity bill, licensing of professional home support providers and legislation on housing are all prioritised.

“This government is also prioritising legislation to tackle access to vaping products and criminal justice legislation.

“A new International Protection Bill is also prioritised for this session.

“I am determined to work with each minister and their departments in the coming months to ensure that legislation progresses, and that further programme for government commitments, are also prioritised.

“I am confident this government will continue to outline an ambitious legislative agenda over the next five years to continue to develop our economy, make our streets safer, regenerate society, and deliver important public services for all the population.”