'Concerns that led to calling meeting of Council of State remain' - President decides not to refer Bill to Supreme Court

"The President's decision to sign this legislation thus does not close off any actions sought by any person to challenge the provisions of the Bill in the future."

"Her decision to instead sign it into law follows a three and a half hour meeting of the advisory Council of State, held at Áras an Uachtaráin on Monday."

President Catherine Connolly has signed the International Protection Bill into law, opting not to refer it to the Supreme Court. This decision came after a three and a half hour meeting with the advisory Council of State at Áras an Uachtaráin. A statement from Áras indicated that the signing does not prevent future challenges to the Bill's provisions by any individual.

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