Criminal Law, Civil Law and Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Seanad Éireann — 2026-06-25
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Chris Andrews (SF), Labour Panel

I move amendment No. 22:
In page 23, after line 34, to insert the following:
“Annual reporting and publication of anonymised data
17. (1) The Minister shall, in respect of each calendar year, cause to be compiled and published a report containing anonymised statistical data relating to the operation of section 19A of the Criminal Evidence Act 1992.
(2) A report under subsection (1) shall include anonymised information in relation to—
(a) the number of disclosure applications made,
(b) the number of such applications granted, refused, or withdrawn,
(c) the categories of applicable records sought,
(d) the stage in proceedings at which applications are made, and
(e) any other matters that the Minister considers appropriate for the purpose of promoting transparency and public understanding of the operation of section 19A of the Criminal Evidence Act 1992.
(3) In preparing a report under this section, the Minister shall ensure that no information is included that could reasonably lead to the identification of any complainant or other person to whom an applicable record relates.
(4) A report under this section shall be laid before each House of the Oireachtas as soon as practicable after its completion.”.

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Sitting date: 2026-06-25