Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages
Dail Éireann — 2023-07-12
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Pa Daly (SF), Kerry

The introduction of an element of formality to these extra powers being given to An Garda Síochána is welcome. On amendments Nos. 3 and 4, I agree that, if there have been two authorisations, notwithstanding that they have received approval from a superintendent and a District Court judge, in order to concentrate minds as to how serious these powers are, it would be more prudent if approval from a Circuit Court judge was required. It is an acceptable check or balance in the system. I support amendment No. 4.

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Sitting date: 2023-07-12