Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 June 2020
688. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the time frame for the commencement of the protection afforded under section 5(7)(c) of the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9684/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe emergency period referenced in Part 2 of the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020 commenced on the date of enactment of the legislation, which was 27 March 2020.
I understand that the provision referred to commenced at the same time.
The text of the Act and the particular provisions queried is set out at the following link http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2020/act/2/enacted/en/html?q=emergency.
The interpretation of the legislation and how it applies in particular situations, is a matter for the Courts.
