Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2020-09-10
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James Browne (FF), Wexford

I thank the Cathaoirleach. This legislation specifically applies to relevant premises, that is, licensed premises.
It only applies to penal regulations. I say that to address amendment No. 4. I am aware that perhaps this is not the intention but the interpretation of the Department is that this amendment would expand the powers of An Garda Síochána to non-penal regulations.

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Sitting date: 2020-09-10