The Global Encryption Coalition (GEC) has called on the Irish government to abandon its proposed Communication Interception and Lawful Access Bill. This legislation would permit law enforcement to access encrypted communications, a move GEC argues could undermine cybersecurity and increase cybercrime risks. The coalition warns that such measures might also drive technology firms out of Ireland, a country that hosts many tech giants' European headquarters. Additionally, GEC has urged Ireland to retract its support for the EU's 'chat control' bill, which mandates scanning messages before encryption. This EU proposal has recently faced opposition from Germany. Experts highlight that weakening encryption could jeopardize both personal privacy and national security.