Notice of the making of this Statutory Instrument was published in

“Iris Oifigiúil” of 8th June, 2021.

WHEREAS the Minister for Justice has, after consultation with the Minister for Health, made a request under subsection (3) of section 30 of the Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2020 (No. 13 of 2020) (as adapted by the Justice and Equality (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order 2020 ( S.I. No. 452 of 2020 ));

AND WHEREAS the Government are satisfied that, having regard to the matters specified in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of the said subsection (3), the making of the following order is in the public interest;

NOW the Government, in exercise of the powers conferred on them by subsection (3) of section 30 of the Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2020 (No. 13 of 2020), hereby order as follows:

1. This Order may be cited as the Civil Law and Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2020 (Section 30(3)) Order 2021.

2. The interim period is extended for such period as expires on 9 November 2021.

GIVEN under the Official Seal of the Government,

1 June, 2021.

MICHEÁL MARTIN,

Taoiseach.