Committee Stage Current 27th Seanad 3/2026
Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026
- Introduced
- 14 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 6 May 2026
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- Updates Gardaí powers to stop and search people and vehicles in specific situations, and to search premises.
- Strengthens custody protections: access to lawyers, right to inform others of arrest, and consular contact rights.
- Amends three criminal justice laws (1976, 1997, 2007) to align with EU lawyer access directive requirements.
Stage timeline
- First Stage 27th Seanad14 Jan 2026
- Second Stage 27th Seanad14 Jan 2026
- Committee Stage 27th Seanad14 May 2026