Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Seanad Éireann — 2026-06-10
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Catherine Ardagh (FF), Dublin South-Central

In the very beginning of my contribution I did lay out that the argument for recording ethnicity in stop and search encounters is very much recognised by the Department. The proposal that I outlined is at this point a proposal. It is something the Department would like to consider. I have listened and I have read back on the debates. It is something that will be thought out, with the advices of the Attorney General and with the input of the CSO. At this stage I have nothing further to add.

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Sitting date: 2026-06-10