International Protection Act 2026
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Other actions by Chief Inspector following formal investigation | ||
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274. (1) If the Chief Inspector is of the opinion that a report under section 273 discloses a concern in relation to the fundamental rights of persons in designated asylum border facilities, the Chief Inspector shall provide a copy of the report to the Minister with such recommendations as he or she sees fit and, where it is suspected that a criminal offence is being, or has been, committed, inform a member of An Garda Síochána. | ||
(2) The Minister shall, after being provided with a report under subsection (1), notify the Chief Inspector as soon as practicable of the action (if any) that will be taken on foot of the report and the rationale for same. | ||
(3) Subsection (1) is not to be taken to limit the power of the Chief Inspector to forward a report or complaint, at any time, to the Minister that, in the opinion of the Chief Inspector, discloses a concern in relation to the fundamental rights of persons in designated asylum border facilities. |