Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: From the Seanad
Dail Éireann — 2023-07-12
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Helen McEntee (FG), Meath East

As is the case generally, it is that they make their views known to the judge and the judge then makes that decision and allows that to apply. The person can obviously make that decision and it is not for the judge to apply that.
In terms of access to the court, if it is required on a quick basis, there is the ex parte approach that An Garda Síochána can apply on their behalf and make sure that this happens as quickly as possible and that there is no delay. As for the eight days, we obviously have to give the other person the opportunity to come back and to give their side and to explain whether they believe it should be extended or not but there is that provision there to allow for it to be done ex parte .

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