Bill· Public2025/8current
Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Judicial Oath of Office) Bill 2025
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 February 2025
Bill entitled an Act to amend the Constitution.
Person
Ward, Barry.
Ireland · Official source
Memberships
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Votes
- Investment Limited Partnerships (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage · 30 September 2020Tá
- Investment Limited Partnerships (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage · 30 September 2020Tá
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business · 30 September 2020Níl
- Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages · 25 September 2020Níl
- Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages · 25 September 2020Níl
- Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages · 25 September 2020Níl
- Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages · 10 September 2020Níl
- Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages · 31 July 2020Tá
- Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages · 31 July 2020Níl
- Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages · 31 July 2020Níl
- Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages · 31 July 2020Níl
- Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages · 31 July 2020Níl
- Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages · 31 July 2020Níl
- Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages · 30 July 2020Tá
- Financial Provisions (Covid-19) (No. 2) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages · 30 July 2020Níl
- Social Welfare (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages · 29 July 2020Níl
- Social Welfare (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages · 29 July 2020Tá
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business · 29 July 2020Níl
- Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages · 28 July 2020Níl
- Ministers and Secretaries and Ministerial, Parliamentary, Judicial and Court Offices (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages · 23 July 2020Tá
- National Oil Reserves Agency (Amendment) and Provision of Central Treasury Services Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages · 17 July 2020Níl
- National Oil Reserves Agency (Amendment) and Provision of Central Treasury Services Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages · 17 July 2020Níl
- Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach · 7 July 2020Tá
- Election of Cathaoirleach · 29 June 2020Tá
Records
Bill· Public2024/12lapsed
Improved Rail Passenger Rights with Compensation for Delays and Cancellations Bill 2024
Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 26 February 2024
Bill entitled an Act to require the National Transport Authority (NTA) to produce a report, to be delivered to the Minister of the Government with responsibility for a Department of State covering rail transport on the way in which the State may improve and strengthen rail passenger rights above and beyond the minimum requirements set down in EU secondary law, including Regulation 2021/782, with particular regard to delayed and cancelled railway services, including the modalities of rail passengers rights on the access to compensation for delays and cancellations; to require the NTA to periodically produce a report to be delivered to the Minister of the Government with responsibility for a Department of State covering rail transport on the implementation of the EU secondary law and national law on rail passenger rights; and to provide for related matters.
Bill· Public2023/88lapsed
Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (Control of Nitrous Oxide) Bill 2023
Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 27 November 2023
Bill entitled an Act to amend the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 and to provide for related matters.
Bill· Public2023/49lapsed
Consumer Insurance Contracts (Amendment) Bill 2023
Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 3 April 2023
Bill entitled an Act to amend the Consumer Insurance Contracts Act 2019 to prevent the use of any average clause by insurance providers.
Bill· Public2023/45current
Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023
Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 18 May 2023
Bill entitled an Act to provide for the specific offence of spiking characterised by the administration, injection, or causation of the taking orally of a substance, knowing that the person to whom the substance is administered, injected, or caused to be taken does not consent, or being reckless as to whether the person consents, and where the perpetrator intends to overpower or sedate the person, to engage in a sexual act, cause harm, make a gain or cause a loss, or otherwise commit an offence.
Bill· Public2023/30lapsed
Criminal Justice (Juvenile Offenders) Bill 2023
Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 29 March 2023
Bill entitled an Act to amend the Criminal Justice Act 1990 to provide for non-mandatory life sentences for juvenile offenders in cases of treason and murder, to expand the provisions of section 99 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 relating to suspended sentences to include juvenile offenders, and to amend the Children Act 2001 to allow judicial discretion in setting the terms of a detention and supervision order.
Bill· Public2021/149current
Horticultural Peat (Temporary Measures) Bill 2021
Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 10 November 2021
Bill entitled an Act to amend the Planning and Development Acts 2000 to 2021 and the Environmental Protection Agency Acts 1992 to 2011 to make exceptional provision for peat extraction for the purpose of horticulture for a temporary period in the public interest in order to mitigate the adverse consequences resulting, or likely to result from an interruption to supply and to provide for a just transition.
Bill· Public2021/70lapsed
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2021
Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 4 May 2021
Bill entitled an Act to amend the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to modify evidential presumptions in a Tenancy Tribunal and to clarify where the burden of proof lies at such a tribunal.
Bill· Public2021/57lapsed
National Lottery (Amendment) Bill 2021
Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 19 April 2021
Bill entitled an Act to amend the National Lottery Act 2013 to prohibit the use of the National Lottery or its products in betting offers by entities other than the National Lottery.
Bill· Public2021/31lapsed
Taxi Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2021
Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 24 February 2021
Bill entitled an Act to amend the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 to allow for the transfer of licences.
Bill· Public2021/12lapsed
Criminal Procedure and Related Matters Bill 2021
Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 28 January 2021
Bill entitled an Act to make various amendments to aspects of criminal procedure and to make provision for related matters.
Question· writtenPQ 43asked
43. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if her attention has been drawn to the findings of the EU Commission Report into online safety (details supplied); the actions she will take to further this matter at an EU level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55261/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
43. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if her attention has been drawn to the findings of the EU Commission Report into online safety (details supplied); the actions she will take to further this matter at an EU level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55261/26]
Question· writtenPQ 44asked
44. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the engagement she has had at an EU level regarding the EU Commission Report into online safety (details supplied); the actions she will take to further this matter at an EU level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55262/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
44. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the engagement she has had at an EU level regarding the EU Commission Report into online safety (details supplied); the actions she will take to further this matter at an EU level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55262/26]
Question· writtenPQ 165asked
165. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding any work ongoing within his Department to minimise the impact that data centres have on the energy grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56124/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
165. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding any work ongoing within his Department to minimise the impact that data centres have on the energy grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56124/26]
Question· writtenPQ 166asked
166. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding any incentives or obligations under review within his Department that would support data centres in the use of renewable energy systems to minimise their reliance on the grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56126/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
166. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding any incentives or obligations under review within his Department that would support data centres in the use of renewable energy systems to minimise their reliance on the grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56126/26]
Question· writtenPQ 167asked
167. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding any initiative that seeks to reduce the environmental impact of data centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56128/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
167. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding any initiative that seeks to reduce the environmental impact of data centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56128/26]
Question· writtenPQ 168asked
168. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding any report or research into the environmental and societal impact of data centres, including their energy usage, water usage and impact on the grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56130/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
168. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding any report or research into the environmental and societal impact of data centres, including their energy usage, water usage and impact on the grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56130/26]
Question· writtenPQ 439asked
439. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the RSA report (details supplied); the number of these fatalities that were reported to the Health and Safety Authority under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Reporting of Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences) Regulations 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56329/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
439. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the RSA report (details supplied); the number of these fatalities that were reported to the Health and Safety Authority under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Reporting of Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences) Regulations 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56329/26]
Question· writtenPQ 440asked
440. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the RSA report (details supplied); the number which are included within the 18 vehicle-related workplace fatalities reported by the HSA 2025; whether he supports the inclusion of such data in future HSA Annual Reports on workplace fatalities and work-related deaths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56330/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
440. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the RSA report (details supplied); the number which are included within the 18 vehicle-related workplace fatalities reported by the HSA 2025; whether he supports the inclusion of such data in future HSA Annual Reports on workplace fatalities and work-related deaths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56330/26]
Question· writtenPQ 484asked
484. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the National EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy 2026-2028; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56801/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
484. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the National EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy 2026-2028; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56801/26]
Question· writtenPQ 485asked
485. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to situations whereby applications for home EV charging infrastructure is denied or significantly delayed; his views on whether this will act as a disincentive for the uptake of EVs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56802/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
485. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to situations whereby applications for home EV charging infrastructure is denied or significantly delayed; his views on whether this will act as a disincentive for the uptake of EVs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56802/26]
Question· writtenPQ 486asked
486. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding work ongoing to increase the availability of public EV charging infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56804/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
486. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding work ongoing to increase the availability of public EV charging infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56804/26]
Question· writtenPQ 752asked
752. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding his Department-led review of the fund and investment industry in Ireland; including a specific assessment of the deemed disposal rule; if there is a timeline for the implementation of the report’s recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56607/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
752. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding his Department-led review of the fund and investment industry in Ireland; including a specific assessment of the deemed disposal rule; if there is a timeline for the implementation of the report’s recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56607/26]
Question· writtenPQ 753asked
753. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding any review of the tax rate payable on the profits on financial investments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56608/26]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
753. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding any review of the tax rate payable on the profits on financial investments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56608/26]