Republic of Ireland (Amendment) Bill 2025

Public bill · Private Member · Presented

A Senator’s private member’s bill would remove the legal rule from 1948 that describes the State as the Republic of Ireland. It would make that old wording stop having effect and instead direct people to understand references to the State in line with the Constitution. In practical terms, it would tidy up older laws and official documents so they are read consistently with the Constitution. The measure matters because it deals with how the State is named and described in law, which can affect wording across many Acts and official instruments.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to provide that section 2 of The Republic of Ireland Act 1948 relating to the description of the State shall cease to have effect and to provide for connected matters.

Last updated 30 January 2025