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Wednesday, 29 November 2023

Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: From the Seanad

 

3:20 pm

Photo of James BrowneJames Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Amendments Nos. 10, 26, 62 and 68 delete the words "threatens" from sections 11, 20, 32 and 41. Legal advice on this matter notes that this is encompassed by the word "coerces".

Amendments Nos. 11, 27, 63 and 69 ensure it is clear that it is an offence to induce, coerce or request without lawful authority a member of An Garda Síochána to commit an offence under the previous subsection. This will align the language with sections 11, 20, 32 and 41, and will ensure the language around these offences is as robust as possible.

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