The interpretation section, under section 1 of the Bill, defines a “direction” given by a member of An Garda Síochána as “a direction given under section 31A(7) of the Act of 1947 in relation to a relevant provision”. Therefore, under the direction section of this Bill, a member of An Garda Síochána can legitimately enter a premises for the purposes of giving direction in regard to a relevant provision of this Bill.
Section 3(1)(a) which is the specific section raised by Deputy Howlin provides the power of entry for "the purposes of giving a direction under section 31A(7) of the Act of 1947," to comply with regulations where the member of An Garda Síochána has reasonable cause to believe there is a breach of regulations.
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Tellers: Tá, Deputies Brendan Howlin and Duncan Smith; Níl, Deputies Brendan Griffin and Jack Chambers.
| Question | Result | Tá–Níl |
|---|---|---|
| Question put: | Carried | 110–10 |
| Question put: | Carried | 120–15 |
| Question put: | Carried | 127–12 |
| Question put: | Carried | 126–12 |
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