Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Seanad Éireann — 2026-06-10
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Lynn Ruane (IND), University of Dublin

I move amendment No. 20:
In page 10, between lines 35 and 36, to insert the following:
“(2) Any search of a person under section 9 or 10 that involves the removal of clothing, other than headgear or a coat, jacket, glove or similar article of clothing, shall be conducted only with the authorisation of a member of at least the rank of inspector.
(3) A member may not give authorisation under subsection (2) unless the member has reasonable grounds for believing that a relevant article cannot be found without the removal of clothing.
(4) A member may give an authorisation under subsection (2) orally or in writing but, if such authorisation is given orally, the member shall confirm it in writing as soon as is practicable and such authorisation shall include the reasonable grounds for the removal of clothing.
(5) Where a search of a person under section 9 or 10 involves removal of clothing, other than headgear or a coat, jacket, glove or similar article of clothing, no person of the opposite sex shall be present. ”.

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