Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026: Committee Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2026-05-14
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Chris Andrews (SF), Labour Panel

I do not think that anybody believes for a minute that it is the Cathaoirleach. It is clearly coming from the Department of justice. It is clear that the Department has ruled it out of order. There is no reason the Minister could not take on these amendments to allow them to be integrated into the legislation. We certainly disagree with these amendments being ruled out of order. I will support Senator McDowell on this.

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Sitting date: 2026-05-14