Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2026-04-22
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Seán Canney (IND), Galway East

I thank all of the Senators for their contributions today and their work on this Bill, and for bringing forward these amendments. Amendments Nos. 1, 4, 5 and 6 seek to provide clarity on those responsible for the enforcement of the Bill. While the insertion of a definition of "authorised person" in section 1 and the removal of an enforcement role for the Defence Forces are both welcome, outstanding issues of the enforceability of this Bill remain. The Bill, as currently drafted, does not provide sufficient detail on the powers to be conferred on authorised officers. The Bill provides for the seizure of goods carried in contravention of the Bill, but with the removal of the role for the Defence Forces, is now silent on who will be responsible for this enforcement activity. In view of the serious nature of the powers required to ensure section 2 and the new proposed section 3 of the Bill, it would seem appropriate to provide for these in primary legislation.

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Sitting date: 2026-04-22