International Protection Bill 2026: Report and Final Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2026-03-25
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Malcolm Noonan (GP), Agricultural Panel

I move amendment No. 24:
In page 28, between lines 16 and 17, to insert the following:
“ Report on compliance with European Convention on Human Rights
8. (1) Any order or regulation under this Act shall comply with the European Convention on Human Rights.
(2) Within 12 months of the passing of this Act, and every two years thereafter, the Minister shall produce a report on the implementation of this Act regarding compatibility with the European Convention on Human Rights, and taking due account of relevant judgments, declarations, decisions and advisory opinions of the European Court of Human Rights.
(3) The report shall analyse the effects of this Act and include details as to whether the treatment of asylum seekers, international protection applicants and other immigrants is compliant with international law and the European Convention on Human Rights.
(4) The report shall be laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas.”.

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