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. 8:
In page 17, between lines 16 and 17, to insert the following:
“Protection of Journalistic Sources
21. (1) A journalist or publisher shall not be required to disclose the identity of a confidential source except by order of a court.
(2) A court shall only make such an order where—
(a) it is strictly necessary and proportionate for the administration of justice, and
(b) the public interest in disclosure substantially outweighs the public interest in the protection of journalistic sources.
(3) In determining an application under this section, the court shall have regard to—
(a) Article 40.6.1 of the Constitution,
(b) the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights, and
(c) relevant domestic case law.”.

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Sitting date: 2026-06-17