European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters: Motion
Seanad Éireann — 2025-12-16
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Garret Kelleher (FG), Industrial and Commercial Panel

Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire chuig an Teach. Like Senator Gallagher, I welcome the proposal for the opt-in. As the Minister said, this was initiated at the Council of Europe, as opposed to the European Union, in its secondary legislation, or what is referred to as a non-legislative enactment, which I understand is on a par with the statutory instruments with which we would be more familiar.
As Senator Gallagher outlined, crime is evolving, and crime protection measures need to evolve with crime. Co-operation with our international partners is as important now as it ever was. I think it is prudent to opt in under Article 3, as opposed to waiting beyond this stage. On behalf of the Fine Gael group, I also recommend opting in at this point.

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Sitting date: 2025-12-16