Criminal Law, Civil Law and Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026: Report and Final Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2026-07-02
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Maria McCormack (SF), Labour Panel

I move amendment No. 18:
In page 19, to delete lines 9 to 25 and substitute the following:
"40B. Nothing in this Part shall be construed as conferring any new or additional power on the Minister to direct the deployment of members of the Defence Forces in aid of the civil power beyond those that exist apart from this Part.".

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Sitting date: 2026-07-02