Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 February 2022
372. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide an update on the operation of the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Act 2015; the number of prosecutions and convictions that have been initiated and secured under the provisions of the Act; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7139/22]
View answerThe Deputy will be aware that the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Act 2015 amends the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Act 2005 to create three new offences of:
- Public Provocation to commit a Terrorist Offence
- Recruitment for Terrorism
- Training for Terrorism
These offences can carry sentences of up to 10 years imprisonment. The Act also allows Ireland to ratify the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism, and the Deputy will also be aware that it is my intention that ratification should proceed to take place. I have contacted the Courts Service in relation to information sought by the Deputy. I will be in further contact with the Deputy when a response is to hand.
