International Protection Bill 2026: Report and Final Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2026-03-25
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Sharon Keogan (IND), Industrial and Commercial Panel

I have a point of order while the Minister is on his feet. If an applicant refuses to give their biometric data and the State detains them, how long can they be detained for and what happens to that applicant?

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Sitting date: 2026-03-25