Criminal Law, Civil Law and Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026: Report and Final Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2026-07-02
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Alice-Mary Higgins (IND), National University of Ireland

The Minister has not answered my question. Why is this being done solely in relation to section 3? I ask him to confirm that it is the case currently that there can be and are prosecutions under section 3 using the existing system with Forensic Science Ireland. The Minister may confirm that a mechanism for prosecution already exists.

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Sitting date: 2026-07-02