Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026: Committee Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2026-05-14
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Michael McDowell (IND), National University of Ireland

On a point of order, I received a letter today signed by the Cathaoirleach, which said that amendment No. 1 and amendment No. 26 in my name are being ruled out. I want to explain to the House that this a matter of fundamental democratic importance. Amendment No. 26, as the House will see, refers to a requirement that gardaí who deploy stop and-----

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Sitting date: 2026-05-14