Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2023-11-21
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Gerry Horkan (CC), Industrial and Commercial Panel

Amendment No. 57 arises out of recommittal proceedings. Amendments Nos. 57 and 61 are related and may be discussed by agreement. Does the Minister of State wish to speak to amendments Nos. 57 and 61?

James Browne (FF), Wexford

These amendments are to ensure consistency in language in the Bill with others in the Statute Book. This change does not impact the Garda Commissioner's ability to vet persons in these categories. It remains open to the Garda Commissioner to do so to ensure the person is of good character.

Gerry Horkan (CC), Industrial and Commercial Panel

Amendments Nos. 79 and 80 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement.

James Browne (FF), Wexford

The purpose of amendments Nos. 79 and 80 is to ensure consistency throughout the Bill. They are minor technical amendments to Part 7 to ensure the installation or operation, or both, of CCTV in Garda premises are necessary and proportionate, having regard to the purposes outlined in the Part, namely the safeguarding of persons or property in or around the premises and the prevention, detection, investigation or prosecution of criminal offences.

Gerry Horkan (CC), Industrial and Commercial Panel

When is it proposed to take the next Stage?

Ned O'Sullivan (FF), Labour Panel

Now.

Gerry Horkan (CC), Industrial and Commercial Panel

When is it proposed to sit again?

Ned O'Sullivan (FF), Labour Panel

Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

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Sitting date: 2023-11-21