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

The guards will not be required to return to the court for a warrant like the one you would get if you applied for a warrant under the awareness of journalistic privilege. Everything can still be taken and it will go through the process even though the judge has not decided whether it is proportionate or necessary.

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Sitting date: 2026-05-26