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. 24:
In page 12, between lines 4 and 5, to insert the following:
“(5) Without prejudice to subsection (4) , the Chairman and counsel to the Inquiry shall be entitled to make submissions or representations to the nominated judge concerning the scope, relevance and permissible extent of questioning under section 9 or 10 .”.
This amendment confirms that the chairman and counsel may make submissions to the nominated judge on the scope and relevance of questioning. It reinforces judicial oversight while ensuring the inquiry's leadership can guide how evidence is tested, and help to maintain fairness, focus and consistency during examinations conducted under sections 9 and 10.

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Sitting date: 2026-05-19