Extreme Weather (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2018

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

The proposal would require workplaces to close during a Status Red weather warning issued by Met Éireann, with workers told to stay away and protected from being penalised for doing so. It would also create a new offence for reckless behaviour in public during such a warning if it puts lives at risk or gets in the way of emergency services. In addition, it would extend “public place” rules to parts of the sea and coastal area during a Status Red warning, so dangerous conduct there could be dealt with too. Overall, it aims to keep employees, the public and rescue crews safer during the most severe weather.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to amend the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 to provide for the safety of employees during certain severe weather warnings issued by Met Éireann; to amend the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 to provide for the protection of public safety and the safety of rescue service personnel during such a weather warning and to provide for related matters

Last updated 14 May 2018