International Protection Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Seanad Éireann — 2026-03-19
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Jim O'Callaghan (FF), Dublin Bay South

Amendment No. 21, as drafted, is on "the application and interpretation of this Act", so it is not limiting it to simple procedures under the different regulations. It is in respect of the entire Bill. That Act would include the assessment of the application for asylum of the child. The amendment is broader than what is provided for in the regulations and, for that reason, I cannot accept it.

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Sitting date: 2026-03-19