Criminal Law, Civil Law and Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026: Report and Final Stages
Dail Éireann — 2026-06-10
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Mark Ward (SF), Dublin Mid-West

I move amendment No. 15:
In page 17, line 33, to delete “paragraph” where it firstly occurs and substitute “paragraphs”.
I will again be brief because I want to get to the next section, which is really important. This section is also important. Amendments Nos. 15 and 16 were proposed by a group of academic researchers and experts in probation services. Most of them gave their time to the joint committee as witnesses. They are experts in community sanctions, judicial attitudes, sentences and use of research and evidence in criminal justice policy. I know they sent these amendments to the Minister. I withdrew them on Committee Stage because he said he would consider bringing something forward himself. I will not argue the rest of the case. I want to hear if the Minister has considered bringing forward similar amendments. If he has not, what is the reason for not doing so?

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Sitting date: 2026-06-10