Rural Equality Bill 2017

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

Public bodies would have to think about how their decisions affect people in rural Ireland and aim to reduce the social and economic gaps they face. Before introducing major measures, they would need to carry out and publish rural impact assessments, consult affected groups, and set out ways to limit harm or consider better alternatives. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine would issue guidance, review the schemes, and report annually to the Oireachtas.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to provide that regard be had by public bodies to the desirability of reducing socio-economic and other inequalities suffered by those in rural Ireland, to provide for the carrying out of rural impact assessments in respect of measures that are likely to have a significant socio-economic impact or effect on rural Ireland and to provide for related matters.

Last updated 12 April 2018