Also see the ICCL's statement on the same amendment (it's a lot more direct about the issue and the implications): https://www.iccl.ie/news/last-minute-government-amendment-se...

The ICCL is the Irish Council for Civil Liberties. They're fully independent of the government and are funded by memberships. If you're an Irish citizen they're well worth supporting (only €40 per annum). I'm a member.