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An order to produce documents may arise in proceedings under S.63 of the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008 which provides for the taking of evidence in Ireland for use outside the State. "Evidence" includes documents and other articles. Section 74 (search) and 75 (production order) enables the Government to designate countries to which its provisions will apply. Documents can be obtained under S.74 or S.75. Section 75 (production order) allows a court to authorise An Garda Siochana (Irish Police Force) to obtain specified documents which are relevant to an investigation outside the State.

International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State EU CONVENTION ON MUTUAL ASSISTANCE 2000

Minister for Justice, Central Authority for Mutual Assistance * receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation Minister for Justice, Central Authority for Mutual Assistance, Department of Justice. 51 St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2 * execute/recognise the measure (if other than the receiving authority) The Minister for Justice, authorises the bringing of the court application. An order of the District Court authorises the search and seizure or orders the production of material (s.74 or s.75) and also takes evidence under Section 63

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Clarification contingent on request can be sought from the Minister for Justice, Central Authority for Mutual Assistance, Department of Justice. 51 St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2