Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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470. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the timeframe in which he intends to bring forward legislation in response to the Independent Review Group reports in the Offences Against the State Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28843/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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The Offences against the State Acts have served the State well and fulfil a vital role in our criminal justice system. The Government this week noted my acceptance in principle of the recommendations of the majority report of the Independent Review Group and my intention to return to Government with detailed proposals.

Accepting the recommendations of the majority report sets a clear direction for reform. However, given the importance of the Acts over many decades, proposals for reform must be thoroughly considered and approached with the utmost care. That said, it is my intention to bring proposals to Government later this year.