June 13, 2017 View all publications June 2017 PDF 408.45k | Download Now The Bill to Ban Fracking in Ireland was unanimously passed by the members of the Dáil on May 31st 2017. To become law the Seanad must now debate and vote on this Bill. This FAQ is desiged to answer some of the common questions on fracking or 'hydraulic fraturing' and provides an update on the status of this Bill.