Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026: Report and Final Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2026-06-17
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Chris Andrews (SF), Labour Panel

I move amendment No. 5:
In page 14, between lines 18 and 19, to insert the following:
“(2) Where an application for a search warrant relates to premises, devices or materials belonging to a journalist or publisher, the court shall, save in exceptional circumstances, conduct an inter partes hearing and invite the journalist or publisher to make submissions on whether journalistic privilege applies.”.

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Sitting date: 2026-06-17