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Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2024)

Richard O'Donoghue: At the outset, I want to address the lack of policing in this country. In the interim, would it not be possible for gardaí who have retired and who have left the Garda to be brought back on a part-time basis for a certain number of hours so that it would not interfere with their retirement packages? This would mean that specialists, who were trained in the field, could deal with...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Deputy Paul Murphy is sharing time with Deputy Barry.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2024)

Paul Murphy: People should be concerned about how easily, quickly and smoothly this House passes severe restrictions on people's civil liberties year after year, extending supposed emergency powers and denying people basic human rights. There are two and a bit hours of debate, a couple of votes and off we go for another year until we repeat this farce again. We should identify what this debate is about....

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2024)

Catherine Murphy: This annual motion without change happening in between continues to be completely unsatisfactory. Last year's debate occurred very shortly after the independent review that resulted in both the minority and majority reports being published. That review had been ongoing since 2021, as the Minister stated. The six-member group voted four-two - majority-minority. The independent review group...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: We have had a review of and reports on the Offences Against the State Acts. Everyone supports streamlined legislation that is updated, that is fit for purpose, that is permanent and that deals with what this State faces as opposed to emergency legislation. A considerable number of my colleagues have spoken about the scourge of drug crime and organised crime and about what our communities...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: The proposal to renew the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act is another missed opportunity. Last year we had a review that recommended the repeal of the legislation and its replacement with permanent and modern legislation that would be fit for purpose, but here we are again. Unfortunately, the threat posed by organised crime and violence associated with large-scale drug...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2024)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I welcome the opportunity to make a contribution to this debate. Unfortunately, I did not get an opportunity to read the report placed before the House but I will certainly do so because I hope it will be very informative. In the speech the Minister gave here today, she said that "The report also provides a brief assessment of the security situation" before going on to outline that there...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2024)

Mark Ward: The Government has sat on its hands when it comes to reform of the Special Criminal Court. It has sat on the review for more than a year. There is no sign of any progress. We need a more modern understanding of the threats to the security of the State that originate from organised criminal gangs. We need action and we need reform. I do not see how laws created in the 1940s can possibly...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2024)

Thomas Gould: I normally welcome the opportunity to speak on legislation. It is a very important part of our democratic process. However, it is beyond belief that we are here once again reviewing emergency powers that were put in place five decades ago. The emergency was declared over in 1995 with the signing of the Good Friday Agreement. Twenty-six years later the Government announced a review. This...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2024)

Ivana Bacik: I express my thoughts and good wishes to all those who have been victims or survivors of atrocities on this island. In particular, as the Minister said, I think of the victims of the Omagh bombing, that horrific bombing that took place in 1998. All of us of course want to ensure there is no return to violence and atrocities on the island. Before I speak to the motion, I declare my...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Sorry, the Deputy cannot move the Labour Party amendment until the earlier amendment moved by Sinn Féin has been dealt with.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2024)

Ivana Bacik: Tomorrow night on the-----

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2024)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: When that amendment has been dealt with, the Deputy can move hers.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2024)

Ivana Bacik: I will move that amendment tomorrow night during the voting block. I thank the Ceann Comhairle. That is useful. I will speak to the amendment in any case, if I may. It is important to stress that the motion is not about the Special Criminal Court, or renewing or confirming the existence of that court. As we all know, that court was established on foot of a Government proclamation in...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2024)

Pa Daly: I move amendment No. 2: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: ": - resolves that sections 2 to 4, 6 to 12, 14 and 17 of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 39 of 1998) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on 30th June, 2024 and ending on 29th June, 2025; and - calls on the Minister for Justice to bring...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (25 Jun 2024)

Simon Harris: While I acknowledge, on one hand, that Deputy Boyd Barrett welcomed, albeit he said we did it belatedly, our recognition of the State of Palestine, I do not believe that anyone sees it as hollow symbolism. I accept the point and the debate about the need to do more and the questions as to what comes next and how we can continue to apply maximum pressure. These parliamentary questions relate...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2024)

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2024)

Catherine Connolly: For the sake of clarity, there are two motions and there are amendments to each of them. Sinn Féin has tabled amendments to both motions and the Labour Party has tabled an amendment to one. The motions are being discussed together.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2024)

Helen McEntee: I move: That Dáil Éireann resolves that sections 2 to 4, 6 to 12, 14 and 17 of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 39 of 1998) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on 30th June, 2024 and ending on 29th June, 2025. The two motions before the House seek the approval of Dail Eireann to continue in force provisions in the Offences Against the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (25 Jun 2024)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: I asked about the affordable scheme.