Criminal Justice (International Cooperation on Electronic Evidence and Other Matters) Bill 2026: Second Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2026-06-24
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Garret Kelleher (FG), Industrial and Commercial Panel

Thar ceann Fhine Gael, cuirim fáilte roimh an mBille um Cheartas Coiriúil (Comhar Idirnáisiúnta maidir le Fianaise Leictreonach agus Nithe Eile), 2026. Mar atá léirithe ag an Aire, is céim dhualgais í seo chun Treoir 2023/1544 ó Pharlaimint na hEorpa a chur i bhfeidhm. As has been referenced by both the Minister and Senator Gallagher, the enactment of this Bill will fulfil the commitment made in the programme for Government to implement the e-evidence package in line with Directive 2023/1544. One of the most important provisions of the Bill as outlined by the Minister is the establishment of the office of the director of criminal justice international co-operation and the appointment of the director of criminal justice international co-operation. This is another example of international co-operation in line with EU directives to strengthen the laws and protections that apply in Ireland. On behalf of the Fine Gael Group, I welcome the Bill.

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Sitting date: 2026-06-24