Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Seanad Éireann — 2026-05-26
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Lynn Ruane (IND), University of Dublin

Yes but the journalist has, to a degree. My point is there is other journalistic information within that, which will not be relevant to what the warrant was for, that people will still set eyes upon. It is more just stating the fact of it rather than questioning it right now.
I now understand that there is another instance where the guards have a warrant but are not aware that there is potential journalistic privilege and at that stage-----

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Sitting date: 2026-05-26