Chat Control Regulation (COM/2022/209): mandatory scanning of private communications
Revived July 2026 after failed attempts to block; LIBE committee activity ongoing — plain-language analysis publishing shortly; the file is already on the radar.
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European Union
Decided in Brussels & Strasbourg — applies in every member state
Soil Monitoring Directive: mandatory soil-health testing on all Irish farmland
Plenary vote expected Oct 2026 — plain-language analysis publishing shortly; the file is already on the radar.
Digital Euro Regulation: a central-bank digital currency with holding limits
Council working party ongoing — plain-language analysis publishing shortly; the file is already on the radar.
Migration Pact implementing rules: the solidarity mechanism formula
Consultation open — plain-language analysis publishing shortly; the file is already on the radar.
New Genomic Techniques Regulation
Plants edited with "new genomic techniques" (such as CRISPR) would be split into two categories. Category 1: up to 20 genetic modifications of types that could occur naturally or through conventional breeding — treated like conventional plants: no GMO risk assessment, no traceability obligations, no
Ireland
Decided in Leinster House — Dáil, Seanad & Government
Railway Safety Bill 2026
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Electoral (Postal Voting) (Carers) Bill 2026
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Prevention of Energy Wastage Bill 2026
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Adult Safeguarding Strategy Bill 2026
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Defence (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026
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Adult Safeguarding Strategy Bill 2026
Before the Oireachtas — early stages — plain-language analysis publishing shortly; the file is already on the radar.
Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation Bill 2026
The Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation Bill 2026 establishes procedures to identify and dismiss manifestly unfounded court proceedings brought to deter public participation on matters of public interest. It applies to cases involving journalists, activists and organisations engaging in
Protection of Children (Online Age Verification) Bill 2026
Before the Oireachtas — early stages — plain-language analysis publishing shortly; the file is already on the radar.