Unified patent court amendment
Deputy Stanton asked whether the Government will support the constitutional amendment Bill on the Unified Patent Court in time for a referendum. Deputy Higgins said the Government wants easier patent access but does not plan any referendums before the general election.
I ask the Minister of State about the Forty-first Amendment to the Constitution (Agreement on a Unified Patent Court) Bill 2024, which I understand is before the Seanad. Will the Government support its passage and enactment so it is ready in time for a referendum?
Comment on this
The Government is committed to ensuring we make patents easier to obtain in this country. As the Deputy will be aware, the Taoiseach has indicated we do not intend to have any referendums between now and the general election but this is something we will continue to work on and progress in the meantime.