Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2026-06-30
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Jim O'Callaghan (FF), Dublin Bay South

I would like to thank Senators for their engagement on this legislation. We have had terrorist offences legislation in place since 2005. This is updating it to take into account the serious terrorist threat that the State can face. Fortunately it is not as significant as previously, but we need to ensure that our laws are up to date and vigilant. The primary purpose of this legislation is to transpose the new directive in respect of terrorist activities. Regrettably, we have seen some appalling terrorist activities in Europe over the past ten or 15 years, with the Bataclan being a prime example of a horrific terrorist attack. We regrettably continue to see it. It is extremely important in this country that we are prepared for any such attacks. Regrettably we have seen one or two of them which are before the courts at present in Ireland, which are categorised or accused of being terrorist acts. It is important that our legislation is robust and well set up in order to respond to such a threat to the State and its citizens. I thank Senators for their contributions and amendments. I welcome the fact that this legislation has gone through both Houses of the Oireachtas. It will now go to the President for her consideration and will be promulgated if the President considers that it should be so signed. I thank everyone in the House for their co-operation.

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Sitting date: 2026-06-30