International Co-operation (Omagh Bombing Inquiry) Bill 2026: Committee Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2026-05-19
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Conor Murphy (SF), Industrial and Commercial Panel

I move amendment No. 20:
In page 8, to delete lines 31 to 33 and substitute the following:
“(5) The Minister shall notify the former holder of ministerial office of the request. The consent in writing of the former holder of ministerial office shall be required only where that person demonstrates that acceding to the request would give rise to a substantial and objectively reasonable risk of prejudice to their legal rights or to the lawful performance of functions exercised during their tenure. Any refusal to consent shall—
(a) be provided in writing,
(b) set out the specific grounds relied upon, and
(c) be subject to review by the Chairman for adequacy and reasonableness.”.

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Sitting date: 2026-05-19