International Protection Bill 2026: Committee Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2026-03-18
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Nicole Ryan (SF), Administrative Panel

I move amendment No. 4:
In page 16, after line 33, to insert the following:
“Annual report on sovereignty and external obligations
2. (1) The Minister shall, not later than 31 March each year, lay before the Oireachtas a report detailing:
(a) the extent to which the State’s international protection system remains under domestic control;
(b) obligations arising from EU or international agreements during the preceding year;
(c) steps taken to ensure that Irish sovereignty and democratic oversight are maintained.
(2) The report shall be referred to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice for consideration.”.

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