Genealogy and Heraldry Bill, 2006

Genealogy and Heraldry Bill, 2006

Genealogy and Heraldry Bill, 2006 was introduced in Seanad Éireann by Irish Senator Brendan Ryan in May, 2006 to provide for a sound legislative basis for the Irish heraldic authority exercised by the Chief Herald of Ireland.

The Bill was researched and written by Michael Merrigan, FGSI, for and on behalf of the Genealogical Society of Ireland for delivery to the sponsoring parliamentarians for consideration and, where necessary, amendment before its initiation in Seanad Éireann (Irish Senate). Mr. Merrigan [http://www.familyhistory.ie/board.htm] is the Hon. Secretary, Director and Co-Founder of the Genealogical Society of Ireland.

Genealogy & Heraldry Bill, 2006 - is a Bill in six parts, forty sections, two hundred and three sub-sections, three schedules and proposing eight amendments to existing legislation. An explanatory memorandum accompanies the text of the Bill.

The full text of the Bill and the Explanatory Memorandum are available on the Irish Parliamentary Website [http://www.oireachtas.ie/documents/bills28/bills/2006/2306/b2306s.pdf]

The background to the Genealogy and Heraldry Bill, 2006 [http://www.familyhistory.ie] .


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