Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2023-11-08
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Helen McEntee (FG), Meath East

I can come back on that. However, training is an operational matter for the Commissioner and so it is not within our remit here. As the Garda Commissioner has very clearly shown with the rollout of specialist units in any area, training is absolutely paramount. For front-line gardaí using specialist equipment, whether it is CCTV or otherwise, it will be part of the overall training. However, it is not for me to specify in legislation what training the Commissioner should or should not roll out. It is an operational matter for the Garda Commissioner and it is not appropriate in this legislation.

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