Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Seanad Éireann — 2026-06-10
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Michael McDowell (IND), National University of Ireland

I move amendment No. 26 a :
In page 12, between lines 3 and 4, to insert the following:
“(3) The Minister may by regulation provide for any record required by subsection (1) to include such particulars as may be prescribed by such regulation of the race, ethnicity, nationality, or other social characteristic of the person searched or of the driver of the vehicle searched.”.

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Sitting date: 2026-06-10