Ivana Bacik (Independent) | Oireachtas source

The amendments in this group seek to achieve the same aim, which is to allow emergency barring orders to have a somewhat increased length. Amendment No. 23 in my name would extend the length of time that an emergency barring order could last from eight working days, which is less than two weeks, to 20 working days, which is effectively four weeks. We view this as a reasonable extension that does not go too far. It would provide sufficient protection for the applicant. The period of eight days is too short. I ask the Minister of State to consider at least one of these amendments.