Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Committee Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2023-10-24
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Barry Ward (FG), Industrial and Commercial Panel

I know where Senators Ruane and Flynn are coming from on this, although I do not necessarily agree with them. My understanding is that if facial recognition technology were to be used at a point in the future - I know there is desire in certain quarters for that - and if that were to pass, it would have to come back to this House anyway. It could not be done under this legislation even as it is currently framed with or without this amendment. Maybe the Minister can comment on that.

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Sitting date: 2023-10-24