Today, I am proposing that the Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Act 2020 should also be extended for the same period to 9 June 2021 . It provides An Garda Síochána with statutory enforcement powers regarding licensed premises and registered clubs to ensure strict adherence to public health measures on such premises where alcohol is sold for consumption.
The Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Act 2020 gives gardaí the power to enter such premises and encourage that small minority of publicans who are acting contrary to public health regulations to bring themselves into compliance. Providing for these additional, limited powers until next June will enable the Garda to move swiftly to address those cases in which licensed premises and private clubs breach public health regulations.
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Tellers: Tá, Senators Alice-Mary Higgins and Niall Ó Donnghaile; Níl, Senators Robbie Gallagher and Seán Kyne.
| Question | Result | Tá–Níl |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment put: | Carried | 17–32 |
| Amendment put: | Carried | 13–26 |
| Amendment put: | Lost | 15–27 |
| Question put: | Carried | 25–9 |
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