International Protection Bill 2026: Report and Final Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2026-03-25
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Mark Daly (CC), Administrative Panel

Before I call Senator McDowell, it is important to reflect the concerns of Members in relation to the number of amendments introduced. Given the arrival of so many amendments, the Houses of the Oireachtas staff had to work throughout the St. Patrick's Day weekend, late on Monday and beyond to process them. This is not the way staff of the Oireachtas should have to spend their time on legislation coming from the Dáil. I thank the Minister for outlining the time pressures and the Members for raising their concerns on this important legislation but, as Chair of the Seanad, it is important for me to express the very genuine concerns expressed by Members regarding so many amendments arriving so late, which had such an effect on the staff of the Oireachtas.

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Sitting date: 2026-03-25