Question 1

What does the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2025 do?

Accepted Answer

Creates three new terrorist offences: receiving training for terrorism, travelling for terrorism purposes, and organising or facilitating such travel. Expands definition of public provocation to commit terrorist offence and adds cyber-crimes as terrorist offences in certain contexts. Sets penalties for new offences at up to 10 years imprisonment on indictment; allows courts to treat offences against children as aggravating factors.

Question 2

What stage is the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2025 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 1 Jul 2026, the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2025 is at Report Stage in 27th Seanad. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2025?

Accepted Answer

The Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2025 was sponsored by Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, and was introduced on 13 Jun 2025.

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