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Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (25 Oct 2023)

Rónán Mullen: It is mere doggerel.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Oct 2023)

Rónán Mullen: I also welcome our distinguished guests on both sides, including our Czech guests, who will be aware that the infant child of Prague played an important role in the success of many an Irish wedding by being left outside on the eve of the wedding in the hope of getting good weather for the photographs the following day, although I know of one unhappy Irish mother who in her pique at the bad...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Oct 2023)

Rónán Mullen: Well said.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (24 Oct 2023)

Rónán Mullen: To clarify, we are taking amendments Nos. 5, 6 and 8 to 12, inclusive.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (24 Oct 2023)

Rónán Mullen: Am I in a position to move amendments at this point?

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (24 Oct 2023)

Rónán Mullen: In other words, I can speak to amendments Nos. 7, 8 and 10 at this point.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (24 Oct 2023)

Rónán Mullen: Am I in a position to move amendments at this point?

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (24 Oct 2023)

Rónán Mullen: That is fine. I was not here to move amendment No. 1, nor would I have been able to move it. With regard to these matters, including the use of bodycams, the point is that all types of recording devices or systems used by An Garda Síochána should, at the very least, be specified in a relevant code of practice. Ideally, there should be a list of all approved devices but, in the...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (24 Oct 2023)

Rónán Mullen: I can speak to them and, hopefully, we will get white smoke before it comes to the question of moving them. The amendments, such as amendment No. 8, would not allow searches of retained ANPR data to be carried out in respect of protests without the requirement of reasonable grounds to believe there is a significant threat to public safety or order. To allow otherwise could have a chilling...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (24 Oct 2023)

Rónán Mullen: Forgive me if she has addressed this already but I ask the Minister if it is the case that the legislation will require, or is it her intention, that all types of recording devices or systems to be used by An Garda Síochána will be ones that are specified in the code of practice to which she referred.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (24 Oct 2023)

Rónán Mullen: I move amendment No. 8: In page 10, to delete lines 14 to 17 and substitute the following: "(b) safeguarding against, and the prevention of, threats to public security, including securing public safety and public order, where there are reasonable grounds to believe there is a significant threat; (c) the protection of the security of the State.".

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (24 Oct 2023)

Rónán Mullen: I move amendment No. 10: In page 11, between lines 3 and 4, to insert the following: "(g) has received sufficient training to make them suitably qualified to use the relevant device, and after receiving sufficient data protection training so as to render them proficient in operating the device in accordance with legislation regulating the use of data, and (h) after a pilot scheme in...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (24 Oct 2023)

Rónán Mullen: I move amendment No. 12: In page 11, between lines 20 and 21, to insert the following: "(c) is worn in a location and manner that maximises the camera's ability to capture video footage of the Garda member’s activities.".

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (24 Oct 2023)

Rónán Mullen: I wish to speak to amendment No. 27. I understood the Minister to say that if this amendment were to be accepted, the situation, scheme, as it were, or system would be unworkable. I do not quite understand the Minister’s logic on that. Essentially, this amendment would require that any tracking would be required to be approved by a District Court judge instead of just a Garda...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (24 Oct 2023)

Rónán Mullen: I move amendment No. 27: In page 14, to delete lines 18 to 20 and substitute the following: “(2) A judge of the District Court may approve an application under this section, having regard to the information contained in the application, if—”. I will withdraw this amendment so that Senator Keogan or others may table an amendment on Report Stage if they wish.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (24 Oct 2023)

Rónán Mullen: I move amendment No. 31: In page 14, to delete lines 38 to 41 and in page 15, to delete lines 1 to 12 and substitute the following: “(4) An approval under this section shall be in writing and shall specify— (a) the vehicle that is to be the subject of focused monitoring, (b) the name of the District Court Judge and the date of approval, (c) the conditions (if any)...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (24 Oct 2023)

Rónán Mullen: I move amendment No. 36: In page 15, between lines 21 and 22, to insert the following: “(2) In making an application under subsection (1), the member shall have regard to the necessity and proportionality of the measure pursuant to an order under this section, taking into account the impact of such on the fundamental rights of individuals.”. This issues is similar to...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (24 Oct 2023)

Rónán Mullen: I move amendment No. 42: In page 16, lines 23 to 39, to delete all words from and including “(1) A” in line 23 down to and including line 39 and in page 17, to delete lines 1 to 15 and substitute the following: “(1) A member of Garda personnel shall make an application to a member of the Garda Síochána— (a) of a rank of superintendent or above that...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (24 Oct 2023)

Rónán Mullen: I move amendment No. 48: In page 19, between lines 5 and 6, to insert the following: “(6) (a) The Commissioner shall be prohibited from recording a line that could be used to provide tip-offs, leads or confidential information. (b) Any evidence gathered from a recording of a line that could be used to provide tip-offs, leads or confidential information shall be inadmissible in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying: Assisted Dying and the Ethics of Autonomy: Discussion (24 Oct 2023)

Rónán Mullen: I welcome Mr. Copson, Mr. Riley and Professor Binchy. Speaking as a supporter of the Pro Life Campaign’s good work over many years, I do not think Professor Binchy or anyone else has to meet Senator Ruane’s test of who is a good person, a caring person or who is not.