Fiches Belges: Ireland

Is this measure possible in your Member State under International Judicial Cooperation?

Yes - This is possible under S.74 of the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008. A member of the Gardai obtain a search warrant on foot of a direction from the Minister for Justice and Equality

International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State

Convention/Protocol

* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation

Minister for Justice and Equality

* execute/recognise the measure (if other than the receiving authority)

Central Authority for Mutual Assistance, Department of Justice and Equality. 51 St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2. Police apply to judge for warrant at the direction of the Minister

Accepted languages for the request/decision

English/Irish

Deadlines for the execution of the request/decision (where applicable)

N/A

a. Special requirements

N/A

b. Other useful information

Dual criminality applies