Prohibition of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems Bill 2026 Introduced in Seanad (data.oireachtas.ie)

• Bill introduced in Seanad Éireann on 27 May 2026 by four Senators.
• Prohibits autonomous weapons systems that select and attack targets without human intervention.
• Penalties up to €1,000,000 fine and 10 years imprisonment for individuals; €1,000,000 fine for bodies corporate.
• Exemptions for Defence Forces and Gardaí in specific circumstances.
• Bill to commence three months after enactment.

"A private member's bill introduced in Seanad Éireann on 27 May 2026 by Senators Alice-Mary Higgins, Lynn Ruane, Eileen Flynn, and Frances Black. The bill would prohibit the use, stockpiling, production, transfer, development, and investment in autonomous weapons systems, defined as any weapon system that can select and attack targets without human intervention. Penalties include fines up to €1,000,000 and imprisonment up to 10 years. The bill includes exemptions for Defence Forces and Gardaí in certain circumstances. It is set to commence three months after passing."